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Carlos Sainz Dominates Mexico City Grand Prix
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz secured a thrilling victory at the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix. After a chaotic start and intense battles, Sainz emerged victorious, showcasing his skill and resilience.
A Dramatic Start
The race began with immediate drama. Max Verstappen capitalized on a strong start to take the lead, but Sainz quickly regained the top spot. However, a series of controversial incidents involving Verstappen and Lando Norris led to multiple penalties for the Red Bull driver. These penalties included a 10-second time penalty for forcing Norris off the track and another 10-second penalty for gaining an unfair advantage.
Ferrari's One-Two Finish
These penalties paved the way for Charles Leclerc to move into second place, creating a Ferrari one-two at the front of the field. The Ferrari duo maintained a comfortable lead for most of the race, showcasing the team's strong performance and strategic prowess.
Norris' Late Charge
Norris put on a late charge, closing the gap to Leclerc and eventually overtaking him for second place. Despite his best efforts, Norris couldn't challenge Sainz for the win.
Verstappen's Disappointing Day
Verstappen's race was marred by penalties and strategic errors. The Red Bull driver was forced to recover through the field and ultimately finished in sixth position, a disappointing result for the championship leader.
Other Notable Performances
- Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished fourth and fifth for Mercedes, showcasing the team's consistent performance.
- Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg secured strong results for Haas, highlighting the team's improved form.
- Oscar Piastri impressed with a remarkable drive from P17 to P8.
- Pierre Gasly scored a valuable point for Alpine, contributing to the team's overall points tally.
Driver Standings Evolution
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Pts | Evo. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 362 | - |
| 2 |  Norris | McLaren | 315 | - |
| 3 |  Leclerc | Ferrari | 291 | - |
| 4 | Piastri | McLaren | 251 | - |
| 5 | Sainz | Ferrari | 240 | - |
| 6 |  Hamilton | Mercedes | 189 | - |
| 7 | Russell | Mercedes | 177 | - |
| 8 | Perez | Red Bull Racing | 150 | - |
| 9 |  Alonso | Aston Martin | 62 | - |
| 10 |  Hulkenberg | Haas | 31 | - |
- Norris reduces the gap to Verstappen by 10 points, and is now 47 points off the championship lead with 4 Grand Prix still to go.
- Leclerc remains in the hunt, 24 points behind Norris.
- Sainz is closing the gap on Piastri at the end of the season, and is now just 11 points behind him.
- Magnussen moved up 2 places in the standings, passing Albon and Ricciardo. He is now in 13th place with 14 points.