F1 Mexico GP: Norris tops final practice by 0.001s from Antonelli
Autosport • • sports
Key Points:
- Lando Norris topped the third and 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's McLaren showed strong pace, with teammate Oscar Piastri also performing well, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton were close behind amid a competitive session among the top teams.
- Esteban Ocon was replaced by Toyota-backed Ryo Hirakawa at Haas for the remainder of the weekend following an unexplained benching after a heated exchange with his race engineer.
- Max Verstappen struggled with brake issues, finishing fifth, and several drivers, including Sergio Perez and Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto, encountered power unit problems that limited their track time.
- The session set the stage for a tightly contested qualifying, with Norris holding the fastest time of the weekend and the top four teams closely matched for the upcoming race.
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