F1 Mexico GP: Lando Norris tops final practice by 0.001s from Kimi Antonelli
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Key Points:
- Lando Norris topped the final practice session at the Mexico Grand Prix, narrowly beating championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 0.001 seconds on the high-altitude Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit.
- Norris set the fastest time of the weekend with a 1:17.600 on soft tires, followed closely by Antonelli and Charles Leclerc, indicating a tight qualifying battle among the top four teams.
- Ryo Hirakawa substituted for Esteban Ocon in the Haas team after Ocon was benched for unclear reasons, while Sergio Perez and Gabriel Bortoleto failed to set laps due to engine issues.
- Max Verstappen struggled with brake problems, placing fifth in the session, and Lewis Hamilton was sixth, over four-tenths slower than Norris, highlighting challenges for some front-runners.
- Midfield teams like Racing Bulls showed promise, with Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad finishing ninth and tenth, while several drivers faced technical issues during the session.
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