During the qualifying session for the Mexican Grand Prix in Mexico City, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton secured pole position. George Russell, driving for Mercedes, finished second, while fellow Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc claimed third place for the grid.
The qualifying initially began under a green flag, with drivers fiercely battling for the fastest times. In Q1, Hamilton set the fastest time with a lap of 1:18.249. Oscar Piastri of McLaren presented a surprisingly strong performance, pushing into second place. Although the early rounds proceeded without major incidents, Fernando Alonso was forced to retire his car due to a mechanical failure, which subsequently led to a red flag period.
Q2 saw Charles Leclerc take the lead initially, followed by the surprisingly strong run of Arvid Lindblad. Max Verstappen also delivered a strong effort, but he could not match Leclerc’s best time. Nico Hülkenberg managed to secure sixth place, while Oscar Piastri disappointed, ultimately placing 13th.
The final session, Q3, was filled with palpable tension. Lewis Hamilton locked down pole with an impressive lap, followed immediately by his teammate, George Russell. Lap times from Lando Norris (McLaren) and the Mercedes drivers Antonelli and Russell were not decisive enough to challenge the top positions. Max Verstappen lost valuable time during the lap inside the stadium and was forced to cut his run short, resulting in a less favorable starting position.
