P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen was denied a chance to overtake Charles Leclerc at the end of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
“Max Verstappen asserted he was not frustrated by the late virtual safety car interruption, which denied him a chance to attack Charles Leclerc for second place at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Verstappen, who stuck to a one-stop strategy and was promoted to third place, closed in on Leclerc and was ready to make a move in the final laps. However, a virtual safety car was deployed after Carlos Sainz spun, which thwarted Verstappen’s plans and he settled for third place. Verstappen accepted the outcome, acknowledging that sometimes luck plays a role in racing. Despite the missed opportunity, Verstappen remains focused on the championship standings, where he currently trails leader Lando Norris by 36 points after Norris’ dominant victory in Mexico.”
