P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris will start from an advantageous third on the grid at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
Lando Norris is facing uncertainties heading into the Mexico City Grand Prix with questions surrounding his and McLaren’s performance. He starts third on the grid behind Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen, with an advantage due to the long run into Turn 1 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriquez. Despite being content with his car’s performance, doubts remain about the long-run pace as second practice was focused on Pirelli tire testing for the next season. Norris reflected on his performance in Q3, expressing satisfaction with third place but acknowledging the challenges against the fast laps of Sainz and Verstappen. With uncertainties about the potential slipstream into Turn 1 and the lack of long-run data, Norris remains cautious yet optimistic about McLaren’s position for the race.
