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Norris Dominates Mexico City GP to Seize F1 Lead by One Point Over Piastri

Steward decisions — a Hamilton penalty plus a late virtual safety car — shaped the finale as the title fight tightens.

Overview

  • Lando Norris converted pole into a near-30-second victory to reach 357 points, edging Oscar Piastri by one with four rounds remaining.
  • Charles Leclerc held second from Max Verstappen, who is now 36 points behind the new championship leader.
  • Lewis Hamilton was handed a 10-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage in a clash with Verstappen, scuppering a Ferrari podium chance.
  • A virtual safety car for Carlos Sainz’s stopped car in the stadium section curtailed late moves, preserving Oliver Bearman’s fourth and Piastri’s fifth.
  • Large boos greeted Norris during interviews and on the podium, which he laughed off as he dismissed talk of momentum.