In Mexico: Ferrari takes pole position

On Saturday, the Spaniard was clearly faster than Formula 2.200 world champion Max Verstappen (+1 seconds) in the Red Bull and McLaren driver Lando Norris (+0,225) at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, about 0,314 m above sea level. Austin winner Charles Leclerc in the second Ferrari secured fourth place on the grid for the race on Sunday (21.00 p.m.). For Sainz, who recently finished second in Texas, it was his first pole this year and his sixth overall. "Both laps in Q3 were great and almost perfect. I'm over the moon," said the 30-year-old. Verstappen was also satisfied. "I'm very happy to be on the front row here. A lot is possible," explained the Dutchman. The three-time world champion had been struggling with major problems the day before, but he was given a different engine for the final practice and qualifying. Since it was one from the permitted pool, he received no penalty. The local hero disappoints Local hero Sergio Perez was once again disappointed in front of the Mexican fans. The Red Bull driver, who has been under criticism, had to settle for 18th place on the grid in his ninth home race. "It's a big disappointment. I want to do well in this Grand Prix in particular," said Perez on ORF, struggling with brake problems. Just one place ahead of Perez is McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, who also failed to make it past Q17 in 1th place after a driving error and then with used tires. In the World Championship rankings, Verstappen is still 57 points ahead of his pursuer Norris with five races and two sprints left before the end of the season. In the constructors' championship, McLaren is already 40 points ahead of Red Bull Racing, while Ferrari is only 48 points behind after its recent double victory in Austin.

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In Mexico: Ferrari takes pole position

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz secured pole position for the Mexican Grand Prix with a dream lap.

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