The fight for the title is more accelerated than ever, with a podium that is in the fight by a few points.
The Formula 1 championship enters its decisive stage with the Mexican Grand Prix as one of the last key stages. McLaren leads the table with their drivers in the first positions, while Red Bull and Max Verstappen They try to reduce the distance. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez will be essential to define the course of the title in the last five races of the season.
The competition remains tight between the main teams. Mercedes and Ferrari They seek to regain prominence, but McLaren dominates with an advantage that could be consolidated in Mexico. The height of the circuit and its technical characteristics will require precise adjustments to the cars, which adds an extra challenge for the drivers.
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Mexican GP: key stage in the final stretch of the Formula 1 championship
He Hermanos Rodríguez Autodrome It becomes a strategic point for the teams in the final stretch of the championship. The altitude of 2,200 meters affects engine performance, forcing teams to optimize their settings. This circuit, known for its sector in the Foro Sol, offers a unique atmosphere that combines speed and technical demand.
With five races remainingthe Mexican GP could be decisive for the title. Verstappen comes with experience on this route, where won five timeswhile McLaren tries to maintain its leadership. The pressure for each point increases, since any mistake could change the fate of the championship.
The fight for the title: how the first three of the drivers’ championship arrive
The standings table reflects a tight fight between the first three drivers:
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren): 346 points (leader).
- Lando Norris (McLaren): 332 points (to 14 points of the leader).
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull): 306 points (to 40 points of the leader).
George Russell (Mercedes) occupies the fourth place with 252 pointsfollowed by Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) with 192 points. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) complete the top six with 142 points.
Verstappen looks to make up ground with an improved car, while Piastri and Norris try to maintain their advantage. The difference of 40 points forces Red Bull to add victories in the last races to maintain their chances.
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Franco Colapinto’s situation in the F1 drivers’ championship
Franco Colapinto does not register points in the 2025 championship yet, but his track performance was highlighted several times. The Argentine pilot surpassed his teammate Pierre Gasly in it United States GPdemonstrating his adaptability to the A525 single-seater with technical limitations.
At the Mexican GP, thousands of Latin fans will support him, but his future at Alpine still in doubt. Although his rinnovation is a subject of speculation, his ability behind the wheel positions him as one of the second most outstanding drivers of the season.
Mexican Grand Prix: days and times in Argentina
He Mexican GP will be disputed between October 24 and 26 with the following schedule (Argentina schedules):
Friday, October 24:
- Free Practices 1: 15:30 to 16:30.
- Free Practices 2: 19:00 to 20:00.
Saturday October 25:
- Free Practices 3: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Classification: 18:00 to 19:00.
Sunday, October 26:
- Race (71 laps): 17:00.
Drivers’ Championship: the standings before the Mexican GP
Current driver classification before the Mexican GP:
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 346 points
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 332 points
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 306 points
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 252 points
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 192 points
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 142 points
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 89 points
- Alexander Albon (Williams) – 73 points
- Nico Hülkenberg (Kick Sauber) – 41 points
- Isack Hadjar (RB) – 39 points
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams) – 38 points
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 37 points
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 32 points
- Liam Lawson (RB) – 30 points
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 28 points
- Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – 28 points
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 20 points
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 20 points
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber) – 18 points
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 0 points
Source: Ambito
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