Lando Norris powered to a commanding victory from pole position, dominating the Mexico City Grand Prix, Round 20 of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on Sunday.
The result puts McLaren driver Norris at the top of the 2025 F1 Drivers’ standings with four race weekends remaining in the title fight. Having lost the lead to teammate Oscar Piastri after the Saudi Grand Prix in April.
Immediately after the race, in a heaving parc ferme in the stadium section of the track, deafened by what appeared to be boos from the crowd, Norris summed up his 10th Formula 1 victory: "It's one weekend at a time. I'm happy, I'm focused on myself. I keep my head down, I ignore all of this, and keep to myself. It's working at the minute, so I'm happy."
Norris led home Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in P2 and 2025 Formula 1 title contender Max Verstappen in P3 for Red Bull. The pair slugged it out for the second step of the podium until the final lap, a VSC denying the Red Bull ace a final charge on the Ferrari. It was tasty while it lasted!
In the other McLaren, Oscar Piastri was out of sorts all weekend, but did recover on the da,y but not enough to not relinquish the lead to Norris by a single point. The score is now 357 points to Lando, 356 to Oscar and Max on 321.
Norris delivered his greatest Grand Prix weekend at a crucial time
Before today's Mexico City showdown, Norris had already done much of the hard work on Saturday with a scintillating pole-winning lap, then made a superb start, keeping the lead when many in the past have failed to do so on that long, slipstream-friendly 800-metre straight before the sharp right-hander at Turn 1.
The leading McLaren hugged the inside line and flashed through the Turn 1 and Turn 2 complex in front, while relative chaos unfolded behind him as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton went on “farming” missions across the grass.
Verstappen escaped without a penalty, which seemed fair enough, but Hamilton - forced to run across the grass after missing the escape road at speed - rejoined safely and held position, only to be handed a draconian 10-second penalty. It felt harsh.
If the Ferrari #44 deserved that penalty, then so did the Red Bull #1, as both incidents could have been considered racing moments. It was a travesty, given Hamilton had nowhere else to go but across the grass.
Verstappen: It was a difficult weekend for us
Verstappen said after the race: ""It was very hectic at the beginning of the race for me. I almost crashed. "Everyone around me was on soft tyres, and we were on medium, so it was a bit of a struggle. It was about surviving the first stint.
"Once we bolted on the softs, I think we were a little bit more competitive and happier. It was a difficult weekend for us, but to be fighting for P2 with everything that happened in the first few laps was a very strong result," added the reigning F1 World Champion.
Before heading to the podium, Leclerc reported: "Very happy with this weekend. Austin was very positive but to end up on the podium again is a great surprise. Very happy to be on this amazing podium again. I was quite happy about the VSC at the end! My tyres were completely gone. I could see Max was coming back on the softs. It was tough, but the VSC saved me at the end."
Nevertheless, the day belonged to Norris. His finest race weekend to date saw him win by more than half a minute - the largest winning margin this year - with a flawless display of pace and control. It will not only go down as his best, but could also prove the turning point of this championship.
Bearman was unanimously the Driver of the Day
Behind the podium trio, the story of the race belonged to Oliver Bearman. The British rookie produced a sensational drive to finish fourth - the best result of his career - earning him Driver of the Day honours.
After qualifying strongly and battling with the Mercedes pair, Bearman’s clean racecraft and well-timed pit stops kept him ahead of faster cars in the closing stages. He resisted late pressure from Piastri in the final laps, crossing the line to ecstatic scenes in the Haas garage.
Piastri’s fifth place meant he lost the championship lead by a single point to Norris. Despite flashes of speed, the McLaren driver was frustrated throughout, unable to clear traffic early on and then stuck behind Russell and Bearman later.
Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive rookie season with a composed P6, benefitting from Mercedes’ late team order reversal, while George Russell followed him home in P7 after a weekend filled with radio tension due to a position swap between the pair during the race.
Hard done by Hamilton getting to grips with the Ferrari SF-25
As reported above, Hamilton endured another tough afternoon on a weekend he finally seemed to be getting a real handle on the SF-25. A 10-second penalty for gaining an advantage in an early clash with Verstappen dropped him out of podium contention, and he could do no better than eighth at the flag.
Esteban Ocon collected two valuable points for Haas in ninth, and Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto rounded out the top ten after a steady drive and again outshining his veteran teammate Nico Hulkenberg, who suffered a DNF.
Outside the points, in the second Red Bull, Yuki Tsunoda’s early pace faded on worn mediums before pitting late for softs, leaving him out of contention. Lance Stroll recovered from a first-lap spin to finish but was typically invisible to most. Likewise, both Williams and Sauber entries ran anonymous races in the lower order.
There were four retirements: Carlos Sainz, who stopped in the final sector with two laps to go, Fernando Alonso, Nico Hülkenberg, and Liam Lawson. Their exits contributed to a fragmented race punctuated by investigations and brief yellow flags.
When the dust settled, Norris’s dominance and Bearman’s breakthrough defined the afternoon in Mexico City. The McLaren man now leads the title race once again, setting up a thrilling run-in with Piastri and Verstappen in the final four rounds of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship.
2025 Mexico City Grand Prix Result
Lap-By-Lap Report
Lap 1 of 71
Lights out and away we go in Mexico City. Norris covers the inside into Turn 1 as it goes four-wide with Leclerc, Hamilton, and Verstappen. Verstappen goes deep and cuts the first corner. Leclerc cuts Turn 1 as well but gives the lead back. Order: Norris leads from Leclerc, Hamilton third, Verstappen fourth.
Early contact as Verstappen is tagged by either Hamilton or Russell. Stroll spins at the back and drops to 19th.
Lights out and away we go in Mexico City. Norris covers the inside into Turn 1 as it goes four-wide with Leclerc, Hamilton, and Verstappen. Verstappen goes deep and cuts the first corner. Leclerc cuts Turn 1 as well but gives the lead back. Order: Norris leads from Leclerc, Hamilton third, Verstappen fourth.
Early contact as Verstappen is tagged by either Hamilton or Russell. Stroll spins at the back and drops to 19th.
Lap 3
Norris already pulls clear of DRS range from the Ferraris. Leclerc second, Hamilton third, Verstappen fourth on mediums, Russell next.
Lawson pits to change a broken nose after contact with a Williams at Turn 1.
Piastri’s tough start continues — drops from seventh to ninth as Bearman and Tsunoda get ahead.
Norris already pulls clear of DRS range from the Ferraris. Leclerc second, Hamilton third, Verstappen fourth on mediums, Russell next.
Lawson pits to change a broken nose after contact with a Williams at Turn 1.
Piastri’s tough start continues — drops from seventh to ninth as Bearman and Tsunoda get ahead.
Lap 4
Verstappen sticking with Hamilton despite a flat-spotted front right. Pace on mediums looks good.
Verstappen sticking with Hamilton despite a flat-spotted front right. Pace on mediums looks good.
Lap 71
Chaos at Turn 1. Verstappen lunges at Hamilton, cuts Turn 2 as they run side by side, doesn’t give the place back. Hamilton runs off at Turn 4. Bearman profits and passes Verstappen for third. Order: Hamilton, Bearman, Verstappen.
Chaos at Turn 1. Verstappen lunges at Hamilton, cuts Turn 2 as they run side by side, doesn’t give the place back. Hamilton runs off at Turn 4. Bearman profits and passes Verstappen for third. Order: Hamilton, Bearman, Verstappen.
Lap 7
Piastri attacks Tsunoda for eighth but can’t make it stick. Traffic building behind after the earlier incidents.
Piastri attacks Tsunoda for eighth but can’t make it stick. Traffic building behind after the earlier incidents.
Lap 8
Hamilton under investigation for failing to follow race director notes in the Verstappen incident.
Piastri tries again on Tsunoda at Turn 6, almost touches — still stuck behind.
Hamilton under investigation for failing to follow race director notes in the Verstappen incident.
Piastri tries again on Tsunoda at Turn 6, almost touches — still stuck behind.
Lap 9
Lawson retires after first-lap damage proves terminal.
Norris extends lead to three seconds over Leclerc. Hamilton two seconds clear of Bearman in fourth. Verstappen defends fifth from Antonelli.
Lawson retires after first-lap damage proves terminal.
Norris extends lead to three seconds over Leclerc. Hamilton two seconds clear of Bearman in fourth. Verstappen defends fifth from Antonelli.
Lap 11
Piastri finally overtakes Tsunoda on the main straight for eighth, still one place lower than his grid slot. Russell ahead next.
Antonelli within DRS of Verstappen, eyeing fifth place.
Piastri finally overtakes Tsunoda on the main straight for eighth, still one place lower than his grid slot. Russell ahead next.
Antonelli within DRS of Verstappen, eyeing fifth place.
Lap 13
Verstappen struggling badly on mediums, drops out of DRS to Bearman and has Antonelli closing fast. Red Bull tyre call questioned.
Norris extends lead to four seconds over Leclerc. Hamilton five seconds further back. Bearman being closed by Verstappen.
Verstappen struggling badly on mediums, drops out of DRS to Bearman and has Antonelli closing fast. Red Bull tyre call questioned.
Norris extends lead to four seconds over Leclerc. Hamilton five seconds further back. Bearman being closed by Verstappen.
Lap 14
No further action for Sainz and Alonso for leaving the track at Turn 2. Decision on Hamilton still pending.
Antonelli clinging to Verstappen with DRS but can’t get close enough for a move.
No further action for Sainz and Alonso for leaving the track at Turn 2. Decision on Hamilton still pending.
Antonelli clinging to Verstappen with DRS but can’t get close enough for a move.
Lap 15
Hamilton handed 10-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage over Verstappen at Turn 4. Drops him to around eighth or ninth on corrected time.
Hamilton handed 10-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage over Verstappen at Turn 4. Drops him to around eighth or ninth on corrected time.
Lap 17
Norris leads by seven seconds and dominates. With Hamilton’s penalty, Bearman looks set for a podium once stops cycle.
Tsunoda fading on mediums; Ocon within a second in the fight for ninth.
Norris leads by seven seconds and dominates. With Hamilton’s penalty, Bearman looks set for a podium once stops cycle.
Tsunoda fading on mediums; Ocon within a second in the fight for ninth.
Lap 19
Piastri right on Russell’s gearbox for seventh, DRS active as he hunts the Mercedes.
Piastri right on Russell’s gearbox for seventh, DRS active as he hunts the Mercedes.
Lap 20
Bearman holding Verstappen at bay by 1.5 seconds in the scrap for third. Haas showing strong pace.
The Verstappen-Hamilton overtake from earlier is under investigation for causing a collision; Verstappen also noted for cutting Turn 3 on lap 1.
Stroll, after a lap-1 spin, passes Alonso for 13th before Alonso pits.
Bearman holding Verstappen at bay by 1.5 seconds in the scrap for third. Haas showing strong pace.
The Verstappen-Hamilton overtake from earlier is under investigation for causing a collision; Verstappen also noted for cutting Turn 3 on lap 1.
Stroll, after a lap-1 spin, passes Alonso for 13th before Alonso pits.
Lap 22
Russell continues to hold Piastri behind for seventh. McLaren driver stuck in DRS train and frustrated.
Russell continues to hold Piastri behind for seventh. McLaren driver stuck in DRS train and frustrated.
Lap 23
Antonelli first of the top 10 to pit — mediums on, rejoins 12th with fresh tyres.
Antonelli first of the top 10 to pit — mediums on, rejoins 12th with fresh tyres.
Lap 24
Hamilton pits from third, serves the 10-second penalty, switches to mediums, rejoins 14th.
Verstappen escapes penalty for earlier incidents and remains in podium contention.
Hamilton pits from third, serves the 10-second penalty, switches to mediums, rejoins 14th.
Verstappen escapes penalty for earlier incidents and remains in podium contention.
Lap 25
Bearman and Piastri pit from third and sixth. Slow 3.6-second stop for Piastri drops him behind Albon in traffic.
Bearman and Piastri pit from third and sixth. Slow 3.6-second stop for Piastri drops him behind Albon in traffic.
Lap 26
Russell pits from fourth to cover Piastri’s undercut attempt. Clean stop, re-joins ahead of both Piastri and Albon. McLaren now must pass the Mercedes on track.
Russell pits from fourth to cover Piastri’s undercut attempt. Clean stop, re-joins ahead of both Piastri and Albon. McLaren now must pass the Mercedes on track.
Lap 27
Top six yet to pit. Norris leads Leclerc by 13 seconds, then Verstappen, Tsunoda, Ocon, Hadjar. Bearman, first stopper, runs seventh and is in the podium fight.
Top six yet to pit. Norris leads Leclerc by 13 seconds, then Verstappen, Tsunoda, Ocon, Hadjar. Bearman, first stopper, runs seventh and is in the podium fight.
Lap 28
Sainz gets a five second penalty for speeding in the pit lane. Hülkenberg retires to the garage. Piastri passes Albon for 11th, Hamilton follows by passing Albon for 12th.
Sainz gets a five second penalty for speeding in the pit lane. Hülkenberg retires to the garage. Piastri passes Albon for 11th, Hamilton follows by passing Albon for 12th.
Lap 29/71
Bearman clears Hadjar and moves back to fifth. Verstappen and Tsunoda ahead have not stopped, so net third is possible. Antonelli also passes Hadjar for sixth. Piastri overtakes Bortoleto for ninth. Russell passes Hadjar for seventh and is two seconds behind Antonelli.
Bearman clears Hadjar and moves back to fifth. Verstappen and Tsunoda ahead have not stopped, so net third is possible. Antonelli also passes Hadjar for sixth. Piastri overtakes Bortoleto for ninth. Russell passes Hadjar for seventh and is two seconds behind Antonelli.
Lap 30
Hamilton passes Bortoleto for 10th and then Hadjar for ninth. He is 2.6 seconds behind Piastri in eighth.
Hamilton passes Bortoleto for 10th and then Hadjar for ninth. He is 2.6 seconds behind Piastri in eighth.
Lap 31
Norris extends the lead to 17 seconds over Leclerc.
Norris extends the lead to 17 seconds over Leclerc.
Lap 32
Leclerc pits from second and rejoins third behind Verstappen, who has not yet stopped. Bearman uses fresh mediums to pass Tsunoda for fourth.
Leclerc pits from second and rejoins third behind Verstappen, who has not yet stopped. Bearman uses fresh mediums to pass Tsunoda for fourth.
Lap 33/71
Antonelli and Russell both pass Tsunoda. Mercedes now fifth and sixth.
Antonelli and Russell both pass Tsunoda. Mercedes now fifth and sixth.
Lap 34
Piastri also passes Tsunoda and returns to seventh. Norris pits from the lead with a clean 2.6s stop and rejoins still in the lead. Verstappen in second has yet to stop.
Piastri also passes Tsunoda and returns to seventh. Norris pits from the lead with a clean 2.6s stop and rejoins still in the lead. Verstappen in second has yet to stop.
Lap 35
Russell attacks Antonelli into Turn 1 and is told he is free to race. Hamilton passes Tsunoda and moves to eighth, targeting Piastri ahead.
Russell attacks Antonelli into Turn 1 and is told he is free to race. Hamilton passes Tsunoda and moves to eighth, targeting Piastri ahead.
Lap 36
Russell told to manage brakes but wants to chase Bearman and Leclerc ahead. Alonso retires, the third retirement.
Russell told to manage brakes but wants to chase Bearman and Leclerc ahead. Alonso retires, the third retirement.
Lap 38
Tsunoda pits for soft tyres and falls to 15th.
Russell asks to be allowed through on Antonelli, offer noted, no swap made.
Verstappen pits from second after 37 laps on mediums, switches to softs, rejoins eighth, eight seconds behind Hamilton.
Tsunoda pits for soft tyres and falls to 15th.
Russell asks to be allowed through on Antonelli, offer noted, no swap made.
Verstappen pits from second after 37 laps on mediums, switches to softs, rejoins eighth, eight seconds behind Hamilton.
Lap 39
Piastri pressures Russell into Turn 1 but tucks back in. Russell under attack and being backed into Piastri’s McLaren.
Piastri pressures Russell into Turn 1 but tucks back in. Russell under attack and being backed into Piastri’s McLaren.
Lap 41
Mercedes swap positions. Antonelli lets Russell through as Russell sets off to chase Bearman two seconds ahead.
Mercedes swap positions. Antonelli lets Russell through as Russell sets off to chase Bearman two seconds ahead.
Lap 43
Mercedes’ internal fight with Piastri is helping Hamilton and Verstappen close. Hamilton now less than four seconds behind, Verstappen another 4.5 seconds back on fresher softs.
Mercedes’ internal fight with Piastri is helping Hamilton and Verstappen close. Hamilton now less than four seconds behind, Verstappen another 4.5 seconds back on fresher softs.
Lap 44
Piastri runs wide at Turn 1 with visible brake smoke. Drivers struggling with brake and tyre temperatures.
Piastri runs wide at Turn 1 with visible brake smoke. Drivers struggling with brake and tyre temperatures.
Lap 45
Norris leads comfortably by 20 seconds from Leclerc. Bearman holds third for Haas but Russell, Antonelli and Piastri close in. Hamilton and Verstappen a few seconds further back.
Norris leads comfortably by 20 seconds from Leclerc. Bearman holds third for Haas but Russell, Antonelli and Piastri close in. Hamilton and Verstappen a few seconds further back.
Lap 46
Antonelli defends from Piastri as Russell edges away. McLaren looks quicker but can’t find a gap.
Antonelli defends from Piastri as Russell edges away. McLaren looks quicker but can’t find a gap.
Lap 47
Verstappen closes on Hamilton for seventh. The pair who clashed earlier now set for another battle. Red Bull on better tyres and in DRS range.
Verstappen closes on Hamilton for seventh. The pair who clashed earlier now set for another battle. Red Bull on better tyres and in DRS range.
Lap 48
McLaren attempt to bluff Mercedes with a dummy pit call for Piastri, who stays out. Antonelli defends at Turns 1 and 4. Verstappen overtakes Hamilton into Turn 1 to take seventh and chases Piastri next.
McLaren attempt to bluff Mercedes with a dummy pit call for Piastri, who stays out. Antonelli defends at Turns 1 and 4. Verstappen overtakes Hamilton into Turn 1 to take seventh and chases Piastri next.
Lap 49
Antonelli, Piastri and Hamilton pit together. Slow stop for Antonelli allows Piastri to emerge ahead. Hamilton rejoins ninth.
Russell and Bearman also pit, Bearman retains track position ahead of Russell and returns to fourth. Russell stays ahead of Ocon in fifth.
Antonelli, Piastri and Hamilton pit together. Slow stop for Antonelli allows Piastri to emerge ahead. Hamilton rejoins ninth.
Russell and Bearman also pit, Bearman retains track position ahead of Russell and returns to fourth. Russell stays ahead of Ocon in fifth.
Lap 50
Piastri makes a bold move on Ocon into Turn 6 after hard defending. Antonelli and Hamilton follow through soon after.
Piastri makes a bold move on Ocon into Turn 6 after hard defending. Antonelli and Hamilton follow through soon after.
Lap 51
Piastri’s move on Ocon is noted by Race Control for review.
Piastri’s move on Ocon is noted by Race Control for review.
Lap 52
Verstappen runs third on softs, 15 seconds ahead of Bearman and Russell. Haas pair being chased hard. Podium would be huge for Verstappen’s title hopes.
Verstappen runs third on softs, 15 seconds ahead of Bearman and Russell. Haas pair being chased hard. Podium would be huge for Verstappen’s title hopes.
Lap 53
No further action for Piastri’s move on Ocon. Russell closes on Bearman as the Mercedes gains DRS range. Bearman holds the inside to keep position. Verstappen still 14 seconds clear in third.
No further action for Piastri’s move on Ocon. Russell closes on Bearman as the Mercedes gains DRS range. Bearman holds the inside to keep position. Verstappen still 14 seconds clear in third.
Lap 55
Bearman stretches clear of Russell by over one second. Russell now under pressure from Piastri less than two seconds behind.
Bearman stretches clear of Russell by over one second. Russell now under pressure from Piastri less than two seconds behind.
Lap 56
Verstappen gains on Leclerc, eight seconds behind and lapping four-tenths faster. Looks safe from Bearman, Russell and Piastri behind.
Verstappen gains on Leclerc, eight seconds behind and lapping four-tenths faster. Looks safe from Bearman, Russell and Piastri behind.
Lap 57
Piastri within a second of Russell as Mercedes continues to chase Bearman. McLaren aiming for fourth to protect the championship lead.
Piastri within a second of Russell as Mercedes continues to chase Bearman. McLaren aiming for fourth to protect the championship lead.
Lap 59
Piastri stuck behind Russell, unable to get close enough to attack. Russell defends into Turn 1 and frustrates the McLaren driver.
Piastri stuck behind Russell, unable to get close enough to attack. Russell defends into Turn 1 and frustrates the McLaren driver.
Lap 61
Verstappen closes to within five seconds of Leclerc in the battle for second. The Red Bull is charging on softs.
Verstappen closes to within five seconds of Leclerc in the battle for second. The Red Bull is charging on softs.
Lap 63
Bortoleto passes Hadjar for 10th and takes the final point.
Leclerc four seconds ahead of Verstappen as Red Bull closes in.
Bortoleto passes Hadjar for 10th and takes the final point.
Leclerc four seconds ahead of Verstappen as Red Bull closes in.
Lap 64
Mercedes swap positions again. Russell lets Antonelli through as agreed earlier. Antonelli takes sixth, Russell seventh.
Mercedes swap positions again. Russell lets Antonelli through as agreed earlier. Antonelli takes sixth, Russell seventh.
Lap 65
Verstappen gains another second on Leclerc, gap down to three seconds. Every position crucial in the title chase.
Verstappen gains another second on Leclerc, gap down to three seconds. Every position crucial in the title chase.
Lap 66
Leclerc’s lead over Verstappen continues to shrink to two seconds. Piastri 1.5 seconds behind Bearman for fourth, both on fresh softs.
Leclerc’s lead over Verstappen continues to shrink to two seconds. Piastri 1.5 seconds behind Bearman for fourth, both on fresh softs.
Lap 67
Verstappen nearly in DRS range of Leclerc. Ferrari trying to keep the Red Bull in dirty air to protect tyre life.
Verstappen nearly in DRS range of Leclerc. Ferrari trying to keep the Red Bull in dirty air to protect tyre life.
Lap 68
Piastri within one second of Bearman as they lap the Alpines. Closing stages set for a tense finish.
Piastri within one second of Bearman as they lap the Alpines. Closing stages set for a tense finish.
Lap 69
Norris comfortably leads and looks set for victory. Verstappen 1.1 seconds behind Leclerc in the fight for second.
Norris comfortably leads and looks set for victory. Verstappen 1.1 seconds behind Leclerc in the fight for second.
Lap 70
Yellow flags as Sainz stops in the final sector and retires. Verstappen finally gets DRS on Leclerc but dirty air limits the attack.
Yellow flags as Sainz stops in the final sector and retires. Verstappen finally gets DRS on Leclerc but dirty air limits the attack.
Lap 71
Virtual Safety Car deployed just as Norris begins the final lap, denying Verstappen a chance to pass Leclerc.
VSC ends half a lap later; Norris cruises to victory.
Virtual Safety Car deployed just as Norris begins the final lap, denying Verstappen a chance to pass Leclerc.
VSC ends half a lap later; Norris cruises to victory.
Chequered Flag
Norris wins the Mexico City Grand Prix after a dominant drive.
Leclerc holds off Verstappen for second and third.
Bearman finishes fourth — best result of his career — ahead of Piastri in fifth.
Antonelli and Russell take sixth and seventh for Mercedes, Hamilton eighth after serving his penalty, Ocon ninth, and Bortoleto tenth.
Norris wins the Mexico City Grand Prix after a dominant drive.
Leclerc holds off Verstappen for second and third.
Bearman finishes fourth — best result of his career — ahead of Piastri in fifth.
Antonelli and Russell take sixth and seventh for Mercedes, Hamilton eighth after serving his penalty, Ocon ninth, and Bortoleto tenth.
Post-Race
Bearman celebrates over team radio after a superb drive and is voted Driver of the Day.
Norris thanks his team, calling it a “beautiful weekend”.
Bearman celebrates over team radio after a superb drive and is voted Driver of the Day.
Norris thanks his team, calling it a “beautiful weekend”.
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