P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris produced a strong lap towards the end of FP3 to end the session on top of the timesheet.
1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has praised Lando Norris for his strong performance in final practice in Mexico, where he led the pack by over three-tenths of a second.
Norris aims to close the gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri in the final five rounds, as he has out-scored the Australian in the last four events.
Villeneuve noted Norris’ strong hold over both qualifying and race pace, suggesting a focus on race setup over pole position in Mexico.
Norris not only eyes Piastri but also pays attention to the threat posed by Max Verstappen, who is closing in on McLaren’s title advantage.
Villeneuve indicates that Norris is more focused on defending against Verstappen than worrying about Piastri, highlighting the potential for team orders within McLaren if needed.
