F1 Mexico Grand Prix LIVE: Carlos Sainz wins from pole position ahead of Lando Norris
F1 live updates from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez as the world title battle continues with Lando Norris cutting the gap Max Verstappen
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Carlos Sainz took a well deserved victory at the Mexico Grand Prix winning the race from pole position ahead of Lando Norris who made vital ground in the drivers championship on leader Max Verstappen.
Verstappen started the race on the front row and overtook Sainz heading to the first corner but a crash for Yuki Tsunodo brought out the safety car. After the restart Sainz swept past Verstappen as Norris looked to gain ground on the Red Bull.
The two title rivals tussled for position with Verstappen being very aggressive and forcing Norris off the track to maintain his position behind Sainz. It was one of two serious errors that caused the Red Bull driver to be penalised by 20-seconds which effectively forced him out of the race.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc safely positioned himself behind Sainz but lost second place to Norris in the closing stages and had to settle for third.
Relive the updates from the Mexican Grand Prix with The Independent:
Mexico Grand Prix: Verstappen pits
Lap 30/71
Max Verstappen has gone into the pit lane and served his penalty. He rejoins the race in 13th place, three places higher than teammate Sergio Perez.
This is a terrible result for Red Bull so far.
Mexico Grand Prix: Sainz leads Leclerc
The drivers have all been scrapping out there hoping to gain ground. Lando Norris is edging closer towards Max Verstappen and is beginning to think about an overtake.
Carlos Sainz leads Charles Leclerc by close to six seconds.
Mexico Grand Prix: Latest leaderboard
1. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
4. Lando Norrsi (McLaren)
5. George Russell (Mercedes)
6. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
7. Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
8. Nico Hulkenberg (Haas)
9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
10. Liam Lawson (RB)
Mexico Grand Prix: Perez in the pits
Lap 22/71
Serigo Perez has gone into the pits as he’s carrying damage to the front of his car. George Russell has been informed of Max Verstappen’s 20-second penalty.
His repsonse: “Wow”.
Mexico Grand Prix: Verstappen hit with second 10 second penalty
Verstappen has been hit with a second penalty. He needs to give up 20 seconds when he goes into the pits. That could drop him down to 10th.
Sergio Perez and Liam Lawson tussle with each other as the Mexican attempts to get ahead. No joy though.
Mexico Grand Prix: Verstappen hit with 10 second penalty
The world championship leader has been awarded a 10-second penalty which would put him below Lando Norris’ McLaren. This is now a tactical race.
Behind them, George Russell goes back ahead of Lewis Hamilton as the Mercedes are going head-to-head.
Mexico Grand Prix: Norris is fuming
“He overtook off the track and forced me off!” cries Lando Norris over the incident with Max Verstappen. The stewards are looking at the incident and things might not turn out well for the Dutchman.
Meanwhile, the two Ferraris are leading this race.
Mexico Grand Prix: Norris challenges Verstappen
It’s heating up between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. The McLaren tries to get ahead of the Red Bull and is forced off the track as Verstappen looks to cover the move.
Both cars then head off at the next turn with Charles Leclerc pulling through to take second place!
Mexico Grand Prix: Sainz retakes the lead!
Wonderful stuff at turn three from Carlos Sainz who weaves round the outside of Max Verstappen and pulls ahead of the Red Bull with the aid of DRS.
He sweeps through the turn to stay at of Verstappen.
“What can I do with an empty battery?” an angry Verstappen cries to his team.
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