The 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, held at the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, delivered intense racing and dramatic moments, as well as a new leader in the Drivers’ Championship. Read on to find out how the action unfolded in Mexico City and what this means for the rest of the season.
The top ten finishers in Mexico last weekend were as follows:
1. Lando Norris
2. Charles Leclerc
3. Max Verstappen
4. Ollie Bearman
5. Oscar Piastri
6. Kimi Antonelli
7. George Russell
8. Lewis Hamilton
9. Esteban Ocon
10. Gabriel Bortoleto
The title fight ramps up
The action-packed streets of Mexico City did not disappoint, particularly with regard to the title fight between the two McLarens. Lando Norris won the race, not only commanding the track, but also securing the lead in the drivers’ standings. He narrowly beat his teammate, Oscar Piastri, who crossed the finish line in fifth, by one point. With the championship battle showing no signs of cooling down, all eyes turn to the Brazilian Grand Prix next weekend.
Fortune Favours Ferrari
It was a weekend of celebrations for Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc delivering another impressive performance in Mexico. His second-place finish secured him back-to-back podium finishes, improving on his third-place finish in Austin. Lewis Hamilton’s eighth-place finish also earned the team four valuable points and allowed Ferrari to overtake Mercedes in the Constructors’ Championships. However, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are still fighting hard for second place in the Constructors’ Championship, with just one point separating them from their rivals in red after placing sixth and seventh respectively in Mexico.
Sauber’s Surge to the Front: A Spark of Hope or a Short-Lived Flash?
Despite starting the Grand Prix in sixteenth place, Kick Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto put in an impressive performance, finishing in tenth place and securing a point for the team, as well as their second consecutive point finish. However, Sauber dropped in the team standings and are now in ninth place, despite this impressive performance. Furthermore, Nico Hülkenberg, who started the race in thirteenth place, was unable to finish due to a power issue. As we look ahead to Brazil – Bortoleto’s home.
The question remains: can this glimmer of hope ignite a significant comeback, or is it destined to fizzle out?
The next race takes place at Brazil’s Autódromo José Carlos Pace at 5 pm BST on Sunday 9 November.
Written by Reo.
Edited by Jessica.
Feature Image Credit: formula1
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