F1 LIVE | Norris dominant in Mexico and wins ahead of Leclerc and Verstappen

After a thrilling qualifying session that saw Lando Norris take pole ahead of the two Ferraris, all is set in Mexico for a race that could prove pivotal in the fight for the championship.

The Briton lived up to expectations, taking a pole that was never really in doubt — except perhaps on his first Q3 run, when Leclerc briefly pulled a rabbit out of the hat with an impressive lap, only to be outdone by the sheer pace of the MCL39.

It was also a strong qualifying for Lewis Hamilton — his best since joining Ferrari — putting himself in one of the most favourable positions to start from at the historic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

George Russell will start from fourth, managing to slot himself between the two Ferraris and Verstappen despite Mercedes not enjoying one of their strongest weekends so far.

Pirelli has identified five potential strategies for the Mexican Grand Prix — two beginning on the medium compound and three on the softs, favouring a more aggressive start and a chance to make up ground off the line.

Strategy could be crucial in this race, particularly for those starting lower than expected — including Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, who will launch from fifth and eighth after a challenging qualifying session.