Max Verstappen Leads Competitors at 2025 Mexican Grand Prix Qualifying in Mexico City

The 2025 Formula 1 season's championship battle intensifies as the Mexican Grand Prix approaches at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Max Verstappen, having won three of the last four Grands Prix including a dominant performance in Austin, has narrowed the gap to leader Oscar Piastri to 40 points and is now a serious contender for a fifth world title. McLaren teammates Piastri and Lando Norris remain close in the standings, separated by just 14 points, with both yet to secure a victory in Mexico City. Verstappen holds a strong record at this circuit with five wins and seven pole positions, contrasting with Piastri and Norris who have fewer poles and no wins there. The unique characteristics of the Mexico City track, including a straight before the first corner that can disadvantage the pole-sitter at the start, add strategic complexity for qualifying and race day. Fans can watch the Mexican Grand Prix live on ESPN in the U.S., with streaming options on platforms like Fubo and ESPN+, and on Sky Sports in the U.K., with qualifying and race schedules adjusted for local time zones including the U.K.'s recent return to GMT.