Norris wins Mexico Grand Prix, takes Formula 1 championship lead

McLaren driver Lando Norris captured a crucial victory at the Mexico Grand Prix on Sunday, simultaneously claiming his sixth race win of the season and seizing the Formula 1 world championship lead from teammate Oscar Piastri. The British driver dominated the 20th round of the championship at Mexico City's Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit, completing the 71-lap race in 1 hour, 37 minutes, and 58.574 seconds.

Race Performance and Championship Implications

Starting from pole position, Norris delivered a commanding performance on the 4.3-kilometer circuit to secure maximum championship points. The victory propelled him to the top of the drivers' standings with 357 points, just one point ahead of Australian teammate Piastri, who finished outside the podium positions. The result establishes a McLaren one-two at the championship summit with only three races remaining in the season.

Podium Finishers and Notable Incidents

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured second position, crossing the finish line 30.324 seconds behind Norris, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen completed the podium in third place, 31.049 seconds adrift of the race winner. The event saw controversy when Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton received a 10-second penalty for gaining advantage by leaving the track, ultimately dropping him to eighth position in the final classification.

Constructors' Championship and Upcoming Race

McLaren reinforced its commanding position in the constructors' championship, now holding 713 points compared to Ferrari's 356 and Mercedes' 355. Red Bull Racing follows in fourth with 346 points, while Williams occupies fifth position with 111 points. The Formula 1 calendar continues with the Brazilian Grand Prix on November 9, where the intensifying championship battle will resume at Interlagos.