Verstappen wins Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari finished second, while Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli completed the podium in third place
MEXICO CITY, November 2. /TASS/. Red Bull’s Dutch racing driver Max Verstappen won the Mexican Grand Prix, the 19th round of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari finished second, while Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli completed the podium in third place.
Needing only a ninth-place finish to seal the championship, the 20-year-old Italian clinched his historic debut Formula 1 title. Antonelli now tops the drivers' standings with 380 points, followed by Verstappen (261) and Hamilton (259).
In the Constructors' Championship, Mercedes maintains its lead with 630 points and could secure the team title at the next race. Ferrari (504) remains the only team capable of catching the leaders.
The next round of the championship is scheduled to take place in Brazil from November 6 to 8.