Sainz Claims Victory in Mexico as Verstappen Faces Heavy Penalties

Sainz Claims Victory in Mexico as Verstappen Faces Heavy Penalties

27/10/2024

Carlos Sainz dominates the Mexican Grand Prix as penalties derail Verstappen’s race, while Norris capitalises to secure a crucial second place.

Carlos Sainz leads Ferrari to another one-two finish this Sunday at the Hermanos Rodriguez circuit, host of the Mexican Grand Prix.

Ferrari’s momentum seems unstoppable as the 2024 F1 season draws to a close. After dominating the Texan race last week, the Scuderia celebrated another victory this Sunday in Mexico, making significant strides in the constructors’ championship.

Starting from pole position, Carlos Sainz claimed his second win of the year, taking victory in the Mexican Grand Prix. The Spanish driver faced little challenge on his way to the chequered flag, crossing the finish line with a five-second lead over Lando Norris’s McLaren.

Charles Leclerc, who held second place for much of the race, completed the podium after being overtaken by Norris with just seven laps to go. The Monegasque driver consoled himself with the point for the fastest lap. The Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished respectably, both securing top-five positions.

Verstappen Heavily Penalised

Starting from the front row, Max Verstappen could only manage a sixth-place finish, losing valuable points to Norris today. The reigning world champion received two separate ten-second penalties for twice forcing his main title rival, Norris, off the track early in the race. The FIA stewards adopted a strict stance in their rulings today.

Haas enjoyed a solid team performance, scoring eight points in Mexico with Kevin Magnussen in seventh place and Nico Hülkenberg in ninth. Oscar Piastri, in eighth, and Pierre Gasly, in tenth, rounded out the top ten of this Mexican Grand Prix.

The next round of the 2024 F1 calendar will take place as soon as next weekend at the Interlagos circuit in Brazil, featuring another sprint weekend.

Mexican Grand Prix F1 2024 Results:

Pos.DriverTeamDiffStop
01Carlos SainzFerrari SF-2471 Laps- 1h43m10.489s1
02Lando NorrisMcLaren Mercedes MCL38+4.7051
03Charles LeclercFerrari SF-24+34.3872
04Lewis HamiltonMercedes W15+44.7801
05George RussellMercedes W15+48.5361
06Max VerstappenRed Bull Honda RBPT RB20+59.5581
07Kevin MagnussenHaas Ferrari VF-24+63.6421
08Oscar PiastriMcLaren Mercedes MCL38+64.9281
09Nico HülkenbergHaas Ferrari VF-24+1 lap1
10Pierre GaslyAlpine Renault A524+1 lap1
11Lance StrollAston Martin Mercedes AMR24+1 lap1
12Franco ColapintoWilliams Mercedes FW46+1 lap1
13Esteban OconAlpine Renault A524+1 lap1
14Valtteri BottasStake F1 Kick Sauber C44+1 lap1
15Guanyu ZhouStake F1 Kick Sauber C44+1 lap1
16Liam LawsonRB Honda RBPT VCARB 01+1 lap2
17Sergio PérezRed Bull Honda RBPT RB20+1 lap3
18Fernando AlonsoAston Martin Mercedes AMR24DNF1
19Alex AlbonWilliams Mercedes FW46DNF0
20Yuki TsunodaRB Honda RBPT VCARB 01DNF0

Norris Grabs Second Amidst Controversy at Mexican Grand Prix Norris Grabs Second Amidst Controversy at Mexican Grand Prix

Norris Grabs Second Amidst Controversy at Mexican Grand Prix

Here are the F1 standings following the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix:

2024 FORMULA 1 DRIVERS’ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 
PosDriverNat.TeamWinsPoints
1Max VerstappenNEDOracle Red Bull Racing7362
2Lando NorrisGBRMcLaren F1 Team3315
3Charles LeclercMONScuderia Ferrari3291
4Oscar PiastriAUSMcLaren F1 Team2251
5Carlos SainzESPScuderia Ferrari2240
6Lewis HamiltonGBRMercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team2189
7George RussellGBRMercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team1177
8Sergio PerezMEXOracle Red Bull Racing0150
9Fernando AlonsoESPAston Martin Aramco F1 Team062
10Nico HulkenbergGERMoneyGram Haas F1 Team031
11Lance StrollCANAston Martin Aramco F1 Team024
12Yuki TsunodaJPNVisa Cash App RB F1 Team022
13Kevin MagnussenDENMoneyGram Haas F1 Team014
14Alex AlbonTHAWilliams Racing012
15Daniel RicciardoAUSVisa Cash App RB F1 Team012
16Pierre GaslyFRABWT Alpine F1 Team09
17Oliver BearmanGBRScuderia Ferrari07
18Esteban OconFRABWT Alpine F1 Team05
19Franco ColapintoARGWilliams Racing05
20Liam LawsonNZLVisa Cash App RB F1 Team02
21Zhou GuanyuCHNStake F1 Team Kick Sauber00
22Logan SargeantUSAWilliams Racing00
23Valtteri BottasFINStake F1 Team Kick Sauber00
2024 FORMULA 1 CONSTRUCTORS’ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
PosTeamWinsPoints
1McLaren F1 Team5566
2Scuderia Ferrari5537
3Oracle Red Bull Racing7512
4Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team3366
5Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team086
7MoneyGram Haas F1 Team046
6Visa Cash App RB F1 Team036
8Williams Racing017
9BWT Alpine F1 Team014
10Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber00

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