Winners and Losers from the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix
The 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez delivered high drama, shifting momentum, and major championship implications. Lando Norris stormed back to the top of the standings, while several teams and drivers faced heartbreak after a chaotic weekend in front of a passionate Mexican crowd. With only four races remaining, every point now carries massive weight — and Mexico proved to be a turning point for many.
1. Lando Norris – Winner
Lando Norris produced a near-perfect weekend, taking pole position and converting it into victory. The McLaren driver regained the championship lead for the first time since April, marking his sixth win of the season. With momentum clearly on his side, Norris now stands as the man to beat heading into Brazil.
2. Ollie Bearman – Winner
Ollie Bearman continued his remarkable run of form with a career-best fourth-place finish. The young Brit equaled Haas’ all-time best result and demonstrated impressive composure under pressure. His performance pushed him up five spots in the standings, proving he’s quickly becoming one of F1’s brightest prospects.
3. Charles Leclerc – Winner
Charles Leclerc and Ferrari executed another near-flawless weekend, securing second place and a second consecutive podium. It was Leclerc’s third straight top-three finish in Mexico and his seventh podium of the year. The result brings him closer to George Russell in the battle for fourth in the championship.
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4. Max Verstappen – Winner
Despite starting fifth, Max Verstappen fought back brilliantly to claim a podium with a clever alternate strategy. The reigning world champion extended his run to six consecutive podiums, proving consistency remains his greatest strength. Though trailing Norris by 36 points, Verstappen remains a real threat for the title.
5. Haas – Winner
Haas delivered one of their strongest weekends of the season, scoring double points through Bearman’s P4 and Ocon’s P9. Their 14-point haul equaled their best result of the year and moved them closer to Racing Bulls in the Constructors’ Championship. The American team is suddenly eyeing an impressive top-six finish.
6. Ferrari – Winner
Ferrari’s improved form continued in Mexico as Leclerc finished second and Hamilton brought home eighth. The result lifted the Scuderia back to P2 in the Constructors’ standings after a run of competitive weekends. Ferrari now looks like a genuine threat for silverware in the closing stages of the season.
7. Oscar Piastri – Loser
Oscar Piastri lost his championship lead to teammate Norris despite a decent recovery drive to fifth. The Australian continues to adapt to setup changes that haven’t fully suited his driving style. He’ll need a strong response in Brazil to reignite his title hopes.
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8. Williams – Loser
It was a tough outing for Williams, who left Mexico empty-handed despite solid potential. Carlos Sainz’s penalties and eventual retirement hurt, while Alex Albon lacked pace to finish higher than 12th. The team will be eager to bounce back and rediscover form in the upcoming races.
9. Lewis Hamilton – Loser
Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of his first Ferrari podium were dashed by a 10-second time penalty. The infraction for leaving the track dropped him to eighth, marking his worst Mexico result since 2018. With 20 races now without a podium in red, Hamilton’s frustration continues to grow.
10. Sauber – Loser
Sauber managed just a single point through Gabriel Bortoleto, while Nico Hülkenberg retired with engine trouble. The result saw the team slip to ninth in the Constructors’ standings. Despite flashes of promise, reliability remains a key concern heading into the season’s final stretch.
11. Aston Martin – Loser
Aston Martin’s struggles deepened with another point-less weekend. Lance Stroll was eliminated in Q1 for the 14th time this season, while Fernando Alonso retired as a precaution. The team has now failed to score in three of the last five races and faces mounting pressure to turn things around.
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