The Mexican Grand Prix has left a mark in the history of Formula 1 with the crowning of Kimi Antonelli as the new world champion. The driver, who was competing with Mercedes, managed to avoid the pressure of the championship during the race, placing himself in a comfortable position after a discreet start.
On a day marked by incidents and controversies, Antonelli took advantage of a poor start from George Russell to advance from fifth position. Throughout the race, his prudent and mature behavior was crucial, especially when he overtook Charles Leclerc after a red flag. Thus, Antonelli was able to celebrate his first victory in a festive atmosphere in front of the Foro Sol.
Ferrari misses the chance to win
Despite a good qualifying with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in the top positions, Ferrari failed to capitalize on the advantage. A clash between Hamilton and Leclerc on the first lap caused both drivers to lose ground, leaving the door open for Max Verstappen to overtake them.
Leclerc received a five-second penalty, which, although less severe than usual, did not help him stay in the lead. The situation became even more complicated with the red flag following the accident of Valtteri Bottas, which resulted in a poor race management by Ferrari.
Verstappen in shape
Verstappen’s victory is the third win in the last four races, reinforcing his comeback. Red Bull has shown a remarkable improvement in performance, reestablishing themselves as contenders for the next championship, against the backdrop of this year’s low initial competition.
Ryo Hirakawa, standout debut
One of the most surprising moments of the race was the participation of Ryo Hirakawa. The driver made his F1 debut with Haas in an unexpected weekend, meeting expectations despite his lack of experience. He finished the race without errors and demonstrated that he could be a useful asset for the team in the future.
Bottas’ future in doubt
After an unremarkable performance during the race, Valtteri Bottas is now questioning his future at Cadillac for 2027. Despite his confidence, his statistics against Sergio Pérez highlight the internal competition, and any mishap could affect his contractual situation.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
