P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Carlos Sainz claimed victory in Mexico City, but was overshadowed as Max Verstappen received 20 seconds worth of penalties.
Carlos Sainz dominated the Mexico City Grand Prix to secure his second victory of the F1 season, while Max Verstappen faced 20 seconds in penalties from the stewards. Lando Norris finished second, reducing Verstappen’s championship lead. Charles Leclerc completed the podium with the fastest lap amidst tensions between Verstappen and Norris. Verstappen’s penalties stemmed from incidents involving Norris and Leclerc, leading to Norris labeling him as “dangerous.” Norris’ strong performance cut the championship gap to 47 points, with Lewis Hamilton claiming fourth place after passing teammate George Russell late in the race. Sergio Perez had a challenging home race, finishing 17th due to damage on his Red Bull.
