Carlos Sainz Takes Pole Position in Mexico

Carlos Sainz achieved his first pole position of the Formula 1 season at the Mexico City Grand Prix, clocking a time of 1:15.946 seconds. Sainz's performance marks a continuation of Ferrari's competitive edge at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, outpacing title contenders Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, who qualified second and third, respectively. Sainz expressed satisfaction with his qualifying laps, noting the difficulty of the track but emphasizing improvements in tire management and performance. Meanwhile, Verstappen faced challenges during qualifying, having dealt with car issues earlier in the weekend, while Norris felt he could have pushed harder in Q3. The upcoming race is expected to be tightly contested, with strategy playing a crucial role, particularly favoring a one-stop race due to less tire graining observed during qualifying. Ferrari's goal will be to leverage their front-row positions to maximize points in the Constructors Championship.