F1 Mexico Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins sixteenth race of the 2023 season as Perez crashes out
A classic grand prix circuit from the 1990s, reimagined for modern Formula 1, this race track in Mexico City boasts long straights, tight corners and the iconic stadium section.
After the two Ferraris of Leclerc and Sainz locked out the front row, Verstappen took the lead into turn one - and never looked back.
Here's how the race played out.
Key Events
- Verstappen wins after taking lead on lap one
- Hamilton second, Leclerc third, Sainz fourth
- Red flag paused the race after Magnussen crashed
- Perez retired after one lap - to dismay of Mexican fans
LAP SIXTY THREE
Nico Hulkenberg is defending for his life against the Apline of Esteban Ocon - for backmarker teams like Haas, every position counts and 10th place would be a valuable point for the American outfit!
The second Alpine of Pierre Gasly is now joining the fight.
LAP SIXTY FIVE
George Russell is struggling in the Mercedes, and Lando Norris is chasing him hand over fist. The McLaren driver puts the front of his car in Russell's mirrors and the battle for fifth is well and truly on
LAP SIXTY SIX
Esteban Ocon finally dispatches Nico Hulkenberg in the German driver's 200th grand prix, and now Gasly is having a go too.
The battle between Russell and Norris is hotting up too.
LAP SIXTY SIX
WHAT A MOVE by Lando Norris! The McLaren driver hangs onto the side of George Russell's Mercedes and takes fifth position going into the slow and technical turn five/six section.
LAP SIXTY SEVEN
Lance Stroll's miserable year for Aston Martin continues... he was fighting with the Alfa Romeo of Valtteri Bottas when the two collided, sending the Canadian into a spin.
Stroll looks to be pulling into the pit lane to retire.
LAP SEVENTY
George Russell is coming under pressure from the Alpha Tauri of Daniel Ricciardo. Mercedes have told the Brit they won't distrurb him on the radio as he concentrates on keeping sixth place.
CHEQUERED FLAG
Max Verstappen wins the Mexico Grand Prix - and to be honest, it was never in doubt.
Hamilton claims second with Leclerc in third, and Russell has fended off Ricciardo to maintain sixth place.
FINAL RACE STANDINGS
1) Verstappen (Red Bull)
2) Hamilton (Mercedes)
3) Leclerc (Ferrari)
4) Sainz (Ferrari)
5) Norris (McLaren)
6) Russell (Mercedes)
7) Ricciardo (Alpha Tauri)
8) Piastri (McLaren)
9) Albon (Williams)
10) Ocon (Alpine)
11) Gasly (Alpine)
12) Hulkenberg (Haas)
13) Sargeant (Williams)
14) Tsunoda (Alpha Tauri)
15) Bottas (Alfa Romeo)
16) Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo)
DNF) Stroll (Aston Martin); Alonso (Aston Martin); Magnussen (Haas); Perez (Red Bull)
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