Norris Takes Mexico City Pole

Lando Norris took pole for the Mexico City Grand Prix with a 1:15.586 lap, 0.262s clear of Charles Leclerc — his first pole since Belgium. Leclerc qualified P2 and Lewis Hamilton P3, while reigning champion Max Verstappen struggled for grip and could only manage P5. McLaren team‑mate Oscar Piastri, who leads the championship by 14 points over Norris, qualified down in eighth and may move up a place because Carlos Sainz faces a five‑place grid penalty. Rookies Isack Hadjar and Oliver Bearman reached Q3 and will share the fifth row, with several midfield drivers eliminated earlier. The result tightens the title fight heading into Sunday with five rounds remaining.