Lando Norris of McLaren seized the championship lead for the first time since April with a commanding performance at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Starting from pole position, Norris maintained his lead into the first corner and dominated the race, finishing a staggering 30 seconds ahead of his closest competitor. This victory marks his sixth win of the season, placing him just one point ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri in the championship standings. Piastri, who started seventh, fought back to secure fifth place, showcasing his resilience after a challenging qualifying session. Meanwhile, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who finished third behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, remains 36 points adrift with four races remaining. The race’s climax was marred by a virtual safety car in the final laps, which prevented Verstappen from challenging Leclerc and Piastri from overtaking Haas driver Oliver Bearman. Bearman, a British rookie, delivered an exceptional performance to secure fourth place, his best-ever finish in Formula 1. The race also featured intense battles, including Verstappen’s controversial maneuvers and Hamilton’s penalty for track violations. Norris’s victory underscores his resurgence since a fuel-line failure at the Dutch Grand Prix in August, erasing Piastri’s 34-point lead in just five races. The championship battle now intensifies as the season heads into its final stages.