P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Carlos Sainz put Ferrari on pole position for the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix, ahead of Formula 1 title contenders Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, while Sergio Perez and Oscar Piastri were both dumped out in Q1
Carlos Sainz claimed pole position for the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, with Sergio Perez and Oscar Piastri failing to advance past Q1. McLaren initially looked strong, but Ferrari excelled in Q3 to secure a 1-2 start on the grid. Verstappen’s lap was deleted, allowing him to qualify second, while Norris settled for third. The midfield battle was intense, with Kevin Magnussen the fastest among them. Yuki Tsunoda’s crash disrupted qualifying, leaving him 11th on the grid. Piastri struggled in qualifying, exiting in Q1 for the first time in 2024.
