"Less than 15 minutes to go until Q1 begins. The fans in Mexico tend to be a loud and passionate lot. Some famous faces in the crowd already Formula One fans happy in Mexico. Photograph: Peter Fox/Getty Images Share Some excellent pre-qualifying reading: Giles Richards recalls the time a three-way title fight actually ended in a dramatic Mexico Grand Prix. Back in 1964, when it sounded like the great Jim Clark had precious little luck. Share"
"What about Oscar Piastri? The man leading the drivers' championship, but who rather urgently needs to find his earlier season form, is staying level-headed. I'd rather have the lead than be in any other spot, he pointed out rather accurately this week. Oscar Piastri staying cool in the Mexico heat. Photograph: Javier Jimenez/DPPI/Shutterstock Share Pre-qualifying Max Verstappen was asked about the bookies' tightening odds and whether he feels he is now the favourite for the drivers' title."
"Stat check: there are five race weekends to go, including this one. Max Verstappen has taken 119 points from the past five rounds the McLaren drivers have taken 119 points combined in the same span. Momentum is with the world champion; Lando Norris will be focused on taking his practice form into qualifying to start a fightback. Max Verstappen has his eye on the prize. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Share"
Qualifying approaches with intense Mexico City heat and vocal, passionate fans present. Historical context recalls a decisive 1964 Mexico Grand Prix and past misfortune for Jim Clark. Oscar Piastri leads the drivers' championship but requires a return to earlier-season form and prefers holding the lead. Max Verstappen downplays bookmaker odds, cites pride in recent performance improvements, and has amassed 119 points over the past five rounds. McLaren drivers matched that combined total over the same span. Lando Norris topped final practice, appearing comfortable along with Lewis Hamilton, while Verstappen reported no front or rear grip.
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