P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris leads as Max Verstappen causes chaos at Mexican Grand Prix
Lando Norris led the early stages of the Mexican GP, with Max Verstappen causing chaos at Turn 1.
The race started off frantically, with Norris, Hamilton, Leclerc, and Verstappen going four abreast into Turn 1.
Verstappen cut the corner in a controversial move, prompting calls from George Russell for him to give the position back.
Despite the drama, Norris maintained his lead after the first lap, with Leclerc and Hamilton close behind.
Verstappen’s off-track excursion and Hamilton’s penalty added more twists to the intense race.
If Norris can retain his lead throughout the 71 laps, he has a chance to surpass his teammate Piastri in the drivers’ standings.
Piastri dropped to ninth amid the chaos but managed to climb back up the ranks, setting the stage for an exciting rest of the race.
