Tyre Strategy Options for the Mexico City Grand Prix
Teams weigh three‑stop, four‑stop, and mixed‑compound plans as the high‑altitude circuit demands strategic flexibility.
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Teams weigh three‑stop, four‑stop, and mixed‑compound plans as the high‑altitude circuit demands strategic flexibility.

Hamilton’s maiden pole for Ferrari at the Mexican GP marks a historic moment for the team.

Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa will line up for Haas at the Mexico City Grand Prix, marking his first appearance in a Formula 1 race.
Five crucial elements that could shape the outcome of the Mexican GP.
Charles Leclerc started the Mexican Grand Prix from P3, while Lewis Hamilton clinched his first pole in over a year, prompting an angry self‑assessment from the Ferrari driver.
Lewis Hamilton secured his maiden pole position for Ferrari in Mexico, extending his record of pole‑position finishes and sparking fresh excitement for the championship showdown.
Lawson loses ninth‑place start after a technical infringement at the Circuit of the Americas.
A look at the teams' reactions, pole position battle and what the Mexican qualifying means for the championship, with Indian viewing details.
Williams driver Liam Lawson was stripped of his qualifying times in Mexico City after a technical infringement was discovered on his car.
Mercedes test driver Kimi Antonelli says he felt “more tense than usual” during Mexican Grand Prix qualifying, where he secured a remarkable P4 on his debut.
Max Verstappen explains the technical glitch that cost him pole at the Mexico City Grand Prix and outlines Red Bull’s plan to bounce back.
George Russell admits disappointment despite front‑row start, citing pace issues and tyre strategy.
Hamilton leads the field into the Mexican weekend, giving Ferrari its first pole of the 2026 season.
Ryo Hirakawa’s surprise call‑up to Haas for the Mexico City GP is a dream realised, marking his first appearance in a Formula 1 race.
Max Verstappen clinched pole for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix with a 1:16.842 lap, while Red Bull locked out the front row and Ferrari struggled in the desert heat.
Lewis Hamilton out‑qualified George Russell and Charles Leclerc to claim pole for the Mexico City Grand Prix, giving Mercedes an early advantage in the 2026 campaign.
Lewis Hamilton clinched his first pole position for Ferrari – and his first pole in over three years – at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, edging out teammate Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ George Russell.
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in the final practice, while Charles Leclerc secured pole position for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
Red Bull locked out the top three in the final practice session for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, with Verstappen fastest and the team setting the pace for the sprint weekend.
World champion Lando Norris tops final practice at the Mexico City circuit, beating Kimi Antonelli by a thousandth of a second.
Lando Norris clinched the fastest time in the final practice session for the Mexican Grand Prix, beating his McLaren teammate Oscar Antonelli and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
Japanese reserve driver Yuki Hirakawa steps into the Haas seat for the upcoming Grand Prix, taking over from Esteban Ocon.
Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin exceeded expectations in Friday’s Mexican Grand Prix practice, hinting at a stronger race weekend ahead.
Japanese rookie Ryo Hirakawa will step into the Haas seat for the Mexican GP, marking his Formula 1 debut.
Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa will step into the Haas F1 car for the Mexico City Grand Prix, ending Esteban Ocon's stint with the team.