Mexican GP puts title fight on edge
Lando Norris won convincingly in Mexico. He drove from pole to win by a wide margin. As a result, he now tops the championship. It is a clear message: Norris should be competing for the title.
Norris dominated, Piastri lost ground
Norris had a top weekend. Everything fell together well for him. Oscar Piastri, on the other hand, had a difficult race weekend. He lost places at the start and hit back problems around the first pit stops. In the end, Piastri crossed the line in fifth place. He finished well behind his teammate. This is worrying for Piastri, as we saw this pattern earlier this season.
Verstappen fights back to podium
Max Verstappen did not come out of qualifying looking pretty. Yet he still dragged out a podium in the race. That shows resilience. Without the virtual safety car, he might even have finished second. His result keeps the tension in the title race.
What does this mean for the championship?
The title fight is now a real triangle between Norris, Piastri and Verstappen. Nothing has been decided. There are still four grands prix and two sprint races to go. A total of 116 points are still on the table. Small mistakes or technical problems could prove very expensive later on.
Key points to remember:
- Norris has the lead, but only by one point.
- Verstappen is still behind, but is back in contention thanks to his podium.
- Piastri needs to stop his recent dip in form to avoid slipping in the championship.
Why this is good for sport
This kind of change makes the title race exciting. The upcoming circuits differ greatly from each other. That could change the proportions again. Also, McLaren and Red Bull each have their strengths and weaknesses. In the end, the title cannot be decided only on the best days. Instead, it may depend on who does the least wrong on the bad days.
Conclusion
Mexico brought the top three closer together. Norris proved he is in contention for the title. Verstappen showed character with his recovery to the podium. Piastri is under pressure and needs to respond. The denouement promises to be another exciting stage.
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