What is at Stake In This Weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix?
While McLaren clinched the Constructor’s World Championship at the Singapore Grand Prix a few weeks ago, the race for the Driver’s Championship is hotting up nicely as we head into the final few races of the season.
After a dramatic collision in the Sprint Race between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri amongst others, the United States Grand Prix last weekend saw Max Verstappen lead from Pole Position to claim victory, his second in successive races. Lando Norris’ late surge saw him finish second with Oscar Piastri fifth, which tightens up the race for the title still further.
Next up this weekend is the Mexican Grand Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. And with Max Verstappen having won this race on five occasions, and no McLaren win since Ayrton Senna’s victory back in 1989, this is a race that could have a huge impact on the narrowing race for the Driver’s Championship.
The Formula 1 Driver’s Championship Standings
(Standings following the United States Grand Prix on Sunday 19th October 2025)
- Oscar Piastri (AUS) – McLaren – 346
- Lando Norris (GBR) – McLaren – 332
- Max Verstappen (NET) – Red Bull – 306
- George Russell (GBR) – Mercedes – 252
Including the Mexican GP, there are just five races left of the season and with 25 points up for grabs for the winner, the Driver’s Championship is still wide open, especially with recent race results suggesting McLaren’s dominance over the field has diminished markedly.
Remaining Races
- Sunday 26th October – Mexican Grand Prix
- Sunday 9th November – Brazilian Grand Prix
- Sunday 23rd November – Las Vegas Grand Prix
- Sunday 30th November – Qatar Grand Prix
- Sunday 7th December – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Mexican Grand Prix Details
First contested in 1962, the Mexican Grand Prix has been in and out of the Formula 1 schedule over the years. It was held from 1962 to 1970, but then had a hiatus of 15 years before returning to the schedule in 1986 to 1992. However, there was then a longer break from 1993 to 2014, before the race once again became part of the calendar in 2015, and has remained in place since (apart from when the pandemic caused the postponement of the race).
Carlos Sainz Jr won last year’s race for Ferrari, but it is Max Verstappen who has dominated the race in recent years, winning five times, the most wins of the race in history. Only Lewis Hamilton, of the drivers also competing in the race, has tasted success here, winning twice when with Mercedes.
The track is 2.674 miles long (4.304 km) and reminiscent of Monza, with a very long start/finish straight where DRS will likely play a key role in cars passing each other in the race.
Qualifying takes place on the 25th October from 10pm to 11pm UK Time with the race scheduled to start at 8pm UK Time on the 26th October.
Our Tip for the Mexican Grand Prix
For a long time, it looked like it was a straight battle between McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris for the Driver’s Championship. However, a recent surge from current World Champion Max Verstappen has seen a two-horse race become three.
Verstappen has the experience and record in Mexico to make this another good day for Red Bull but don’t expect the McLaren’s to be too far behind.
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
