Lando Norris Wins Mexico GP, Takes F1 Championship Lead

Lando Norris claimed a stunning lights-to-flag victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix, handing the McLaren star the lead in the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship by a single point. The win marks one of Norris’s most commanding performances, crossing the line 30.3 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, with Max Verstappen rounding out the podium.

Race Highlights

Starting from pole position, Norris fended off fierce competition into Turn 1, where a chaotic battle saw four drivers vying for the lead. Despite the chaos, Norris retained control and never looked back, extending his advantage lap after lap.

Key moments

• Lap 1: Norris maintains lead after four-car Turn 1 battle
• Mid-race: Verstappen collides with Hamilton; Bearman seizes fourth
• Lap 18: Norris extends lead to over 7 seconds
• Final Laps: Verstappen challenges Leclerc for second, finishes third by just 0.725s

Full Race Results – 2025

1. Lando Norris/McLaren
2. Charles Leclerc/Ferrari
3. Max Verstappen/Red Bull
4. Oliver Bearman/Haas
5. Oscar Piastri/McLaren
6. Kimi Antonelli/Mercedes
7. George Russell/Mercedes
8. Lewis Hamilton/Ferrari
9. Esteban Ocon/Haas
10. Gabriel Bortoleto/Kick Sauber

Drivers’ Championship Update

• With this win, Norris overtakes teammate Oscar Piastri in the standings, holding the Drivers’ Championship lead by just 1 point.
• McLaren’s 1-5 finish also extends their challenge in the Constructors’ standings.

Other Key Incidents

• Hamilton penalized 10 seconds for leaving track after contact with Verstappen
• Liam Lawson retired early after Lap 1 collision
• Carlos Sainz stopped on track near the race end due to mechanical failure
• DNFs: Lawson, Hulkenberg, Alonso, Sainz