Winner: Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz dominated the Mexico Grand Prix with precision. From the first lap of practice to the final lap of the race, he delivered a masterclass. Sainz secured pole position with two impressive laps in qualifying, and although he lost the lead during the race, he managed to reclaim it with a brilliant move on Max Verstappen and drove away to take the victory.

Loser: Sergio Perez

Perez’s home Grand Prix didn’t go as hoped—in fact, it was an absolute disaster. Knocked out in Q1 while his teammate secured second, Perez initially made some progress through the field in the race. However, a collision with Liam Lawson damaged his car, and he ended up last among classified finishers. With just seven points from the last three races, Red Bull has now dropped to third in the Constructors’ standings.

Winners: Ferrari

While Red Bull has slipped down, Ferrari is on the rise. The Scuderia secured their second consecutive double-podium finish. With five victories this season, Ferrari now matches McLaren's tally. They’ve climbed to second in the Constructors’ Championship, just 29 points behind McLaren with four Grands Prix and two sprints left.

Loser: Max Verstappen

Arriving in Mexico City, Verstappen hoped for a strong result. However, after what he described as a “useless” Friday, the weekend took a tough turn. Though Verstappen managed to put in a solid qualifying lap to secure second, and briefly led during the race, two incidents with Lando Norris resulted in two 10-second penalties. He finished sixth and now holds a 47-point lead—the slimmest margin since Monaco in May.

Winner: Haas

Haas has solidified their grip on sixth place in the Constructors’ standings with their third double-points finish of the season. Kevin Magnussen’s impressive drive converted his P7 start into P7 at the finish line, his best result since 2022. Meanwhile, Nico Hulkenberg scored points for the eighth time this season, pushing Haas 10 points clear of RB in the standings.

Loser: RB

RB aimed for a strong midfield result in Mexico, hoping to replicate last year’s performance, as Yuki Tsunoda displayed solid form in practice. However, their weekend unraveled in qualifying when Tsunoda crashed in the stadium section, ruining Lawson’s attempt to reach Q3. The race proved equally challenging: Tsunoda crashed shortly after the start when Alex Albon, squeezed by Pierre Gasly, made contact with him. Lawson later collided with Perez and Franco Colapinto, finishing P16.

Winner: Lando Norris

Ferrari’s pace suggested that a top-two finish for Lando Norris was unlikely, but his impressive racecraft against Verstappen kept him in contention. Norris pressed hard on Charles Leclerc, who then made an error at the final corner, promoting Norris to second. Though Leclerc took the point for the fastest lap on the final lap, Norris still clinched a valuable result.

Loser: Red Bull

Red Bull’s struggles continue, with the reigning champions yet to claim a win since the Spanish Grand Prix. Over the past 10 races, they’ve managed just four podiums, with Sergio Perez still winless since his last podium in the fifth race of the season. The team is now third in the Constructors’ standings, trailing McLaren by 54 points.

Winner: Pierre Gasly

Pierre Gasly returned to the points with a P10 finish, breaking a four-race dry spell. He qualified eighth, making his second consecutive Q3 appearance. While he didn’t have the pace to hold his starting position, Gasly showed enough performance to secure P10 with Alpine’s updated car.

Loser: Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso’s milestone 400th race was one to forget, as it marked his first DNF of the season. Running near the top 10, his team ultimately called him in to retire the car.