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Lando Norris delivered a stunning performance to claim pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix, edging out Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.252 seconds. The McLaren driver’s exceptional lap under pressure could prove pivotal in his championship bid, given that teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri qualified a disappointing eighth.
Norris’s pole gives him a prime opportunity to cut into Piastri’s 14-point lead, with the race set to start at 8 PM on Sunday, live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event. Lewis Hamilton secured a season-best third place, while the two Ferraris—Leclerc and Carlos Sainz—will look to challenge Norris, particularly on the long run to Turn 1.
Mercedes’ George Russell qualified fourth, ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who struggled but still outpaced Piastri. The championship leader faces an uphill battle from eighth, behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and Williams’ Carlos Sainz. Rookies Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) and Oliver Bearman (Haas) completed the top 10, with Yuki Tsunoda narrowly missing out in Q3.
Qualifying Top 10:
- Lando Norris, McLaren
- Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
- Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
- George Russell, Mercedes
- Max Verstappen, Red Bull
- Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
- Carlos Sainz, Williams
- Oscar Piastri, McLaren
- Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls
- Oliver Bearman, Haas
Verstappen, 40 points behind Piastri, will also aim to make ground, but Piastri’s eighth-place start adds unpredictability to the race. With Ferrari’s strong showing, Norris could face early pressure, making strategy crucial.
Full coverage of the Mexico City Grand Prix, including build-up from 6:30 PM and post-race analysis, will be available on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event. Fans can also stream the race live via NOW.
Will Norris capitalize on pole to shake up the championship race? Tune in Sunday to find out.
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