P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris was three tenths slower than polesitter Carlos Sainz at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Lando Norris is wary of Carlos Sainz having “nothing to lose” in the Mexico City Grand Prix after Sainz secured pole position, with Norris starting third on the grid behind Max Verstappen and closely watching Ferrari’s pace as Sainz aims for a final victory for the team. Ferrari has shown impressive pace throughout the weekend, carrying over from their strong performance in Austin. Norris acknowledges Ferrari’s speed, expressing uncertainty if McLaren can match it in the race but remains hopeful for a strong start. In qualifying, Norris set the pace in Q1 and Q2 but was already at the car’s limit in Q3, conceding that Ferrari simply went quicker. Despite Ferrari’s dominance since FP1, Norris is determined to challenge them in the race but notes the difficulty in matching their pace.
