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Carlos Sainz took a sensational pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix by beating title protagonists Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Sainz took his first pole for over a year with two laps that were good enough for top spot as Verstappen rescued his qualifying after his first lap in Q3 was deleted for track limits. The Dutchman was 0.
225s down on Sainz but will be relieved to start ahead of Norris, who is 57 points behind him in the Drivers' Championship. McLaren went into qualifying as favourites but Norris was unable to find more pace when it mattered most and will hope to get the jump on Verstappen on the long run down to Turn One. Charles Leclerc was left frustrated with a poor final lap as the track evolved, so will start in fourth ahead of Mercedes pair George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
Trending Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player A dramatic qualifying from start to finish also saw home hero Sergio Perez knocked out in Q1, along with McLaren's Oscar Piastri, so they will have a huge task ahead of them when the lights go out at 8pm, live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event . Mexico City GP Qualifying: Top 10 1) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari 2) Max Verstappen, Red Bull 3) Lando Norris, McLaren 4) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari 5) George Russell, Mercedes 6) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes 7) Kevin Magnussen, Haas 8) Pierre Gasly, Alpine 9) Alex Albon, Williams 10) Nico Hulkenberg, Haas More to follow..
. Also See: Stream every F1 race on NOW When to watch Mexico City GP on Sky F1 title maths and permutations F1 drivers meet in 'lively' briefing to discuss overtaking rules Sign up and save 10% off your first purchase! Sky Sports F1's live Mexico City GP schedule Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sunday October 27 6.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Mexico City GP build-up* 8pm: THE MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX* 10pm: Chequered Flag: Mexico City GP reaction *also live on Sky Sports Main Event (Race build-up on Sunday from 7.
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