McLaren's Norris Takes Thrilling Pole in Mexico
McLaren's Lando Norris secured a fantastic pole position for the Mexican Grand Prix, making Mercedes the best-placed team after Ferrari. Norris will start alongside Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri on the reversed grid, while teammate George Russell will begin from fourth.
Pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix is notoriously challenging due to the track's unique characteristics. Despite this, Norris delivered an exceptional performance in qualifying. Ferrari, who have been strong in Mexico City in recent years, will start second and third with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz respectively. Russell, who is happy to have qualified ahead of Piastri, will start fourth, directly behind the two Ferraris.
Lando Norris' pole position is a significant achievement for McLaren, placing them ahead of Mercedes. The reversed grid adds an extra layer of excitement to the Mexican Grand Prix, with Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri leading the field. Russell's fourth place is a solid result, putting him in a strong position to challenge the Ferraris at the start.