Lando Norris delivered a flawless performance at the Mexican Grand Prix, converting pole position into a commanding race victory and seizing the lead in the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship. The McLaren driver was simply untouchable at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, securing a maximum 25 points to overtake teammate Oscar Piastri by a single point in the standings.

Charles Leclerc finished second for Ferrari, his podium aided by a timely Virtual Safety Car that prevented Max Verstappen from launching a late attack in the final laps. Verstappen ultimately settled for third after a hard-fought race that saw strategy and tire management play a crucial role.

The standout story of the day, however, was 20-year-old Ollie Bearman from Haas, who produced the drive of his young career to finish fourth — his best-ever result in Formula 1. Oscar Piastri came home fifth, losing the championship lead but remaining firmly in the hunt alongside Norris and Verstappen as the season enters its decisive phase.

Mexican Grand Prix – Race Results (Top 10)

1. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 71 laps
2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +30.324s
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +31.049s
4. Ollie Bearman (Haas) +40.955s
5. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) +42.065s
6. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) +47.837s
7. George Russell (Mercedes) +50.287s
8. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) +56.466s
9. Esteban Ocon (Haas) +1:15.464
10. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) +1:16.863