P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris topped FP3 ahead of qualifying for F1’s Mexico GP, leading a British trio at the top of the timesheets at the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit.
Lando Norris was fastest in FP3 before qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix, leading a trio of British drivers at the top of the timesheets at the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit. Lewis Hamilton was second, trailing Norris by three-and-a-half tenths, showcasing promise despite an early off-track excursion. George Russell, driving for Mercedes, completed the British trio, slotting in two tenths behind Norris. The top five was rounded out by Charles Leclerc in fourth and Norris’ teammate, Oscar Piastri, in fifth. Max Verstappen claimed the sixth spot, followed by Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar, with Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda just behind his teammate in ninth. Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto secured the tenth spot, keeping the team’s hopes high for the weekend, with Liam Lawson and Esteban Ocon following closely behind. Lance Stroll and Nico Hulkenberg were 13th and 14th, respectively, while Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon held 15th and 16th places for Williams, facing challenges with power unit issues. Oliver Bearman took Haas to 17th, ahead of Pierre Gasly in 18th and Franco Colapinto in 19th. Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin faced issues but secured 20th place in FP3.
