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Piastri gave Norris an early pass in Austin after McLaren discussed the possibility before the race, raising questions about how the team sees its drivers.
Hadjar said the wrong battery mode cost up to a second per lap, while Piastri lost time catching him and then defended seventh from Russell.
Hill says Piastri can protect his focus by limiting public talk about McLaren’s problems as he rebuilds confidence during a difficult 2026 season.
Piastri finished 10th in FP2 after repeated brake lock-ups and a near-spin, while Norris placed second in McLaren’s MCL40.
Norris led Antonelli by a thousandth in final practice, while Haas replaced Esteban Ocon with Ryo Hirakawa for the rest of the Mexico City weekend.
Hamilton beat Russell by 0.009 seconds for pole in Mexico City. Piastri’s Q2 exit, Alonso’s retirement and Lawson’s disqualification reshaped the grid.
Oscar Piastri starts the Mexican Grand Prix 13th after McLaren’s used-tyre approach left him one shot to reach Q3.
Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe think Piastri’s soft tyres missed their operating window, leaving him 13th after McLaren teammate Lando Norris topped Q2.
Karun Chandhok says Piastri’s small qualifying deficit grows in races, where McLaren’s sliding MCL40 is proving difficult for him to manage.
After Antonelli’s first title at 20, Rossi sees potential for four to six championships, provided the young Italian has a competitive car.
After Antonelli’s title win with Mercedes, Schumacher says Ferrari’s appeal could eventually test Toto Wolff’s commitment to the young Italian.
Martin Brundle says Kimi Antonelli’s title may prompt Lewis Hamilton to wonder what staying at Mercedes could have meant, though Ferrari remains his chosen chal...
Kimi Antonelli says George Russell’s uneven season and bad luck haven’t erased the threat he’ll pose at Mercedes next year.
Brundle says Antonelli’s consistency, including a faultless Monaco weekend, puts him second on the grid behind Verstappen.
After winning in Mexico City, Antonelli says Mercedes must take another step as he prepares to face Russell, Hamilton and Verstappen in 2027.
Hamilton says Ferrari had the pace to win in Mexico but lost out after his opening lap fight with Leclerc. The pair will discuss what happened.