Lando Norris delivered a masterclass at the Mexico Grand Prix, securing his sixth win of the season and reclaiming the Formula 1 drivers' championship lead for the first time since April. The McLaren driver dominated the race from pole position, finishing 30 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed third.
Norris now leads the standings with 357 points, just one point ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri, who slipped to second after finishing fifth. Verstappen remains third with 321 points. "A beautiful win to celebrate here in this stadium," said Norris, emphasizing his focus on maintaining momentum with four races left in the season.
Leclerc praised Ferrari's unexpected podium finish, while Verstappen reflected on a "hectic" start that nearly ended his race. Haas rookie Oliver Bearman impressed with a career-best fourth place, outperforming established names like Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton.
The result sets up a thrilling championship finale, with McLaren emerging as a strong contender against traditional powerhouses Red Bull and Ferrari.
