McLaren stand by their decision to pit Lando Norris during yesterday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, despite the subsequent red flag which took them out of contention for victory.
2024 Mexican Grand Prix articles archive
Leclerc fined, avoids same penalty as Verstappen after apologising for swearing
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA’s stewards have fined Charles Leclerc €10,000 (£8,420), half of which is suspended, for swearing in last week’s press conference after the Mexican Grand Prix.
Leclerc not in the clear over swearing as Verstappen claims he went unpunished
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA stewards are considering how to respond to Charles Leclerc’s profane language during last week’s post-race press conference, RaceFans understands.
Majority of drivers wanted racing rules to change “straight away” – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onMost F1 drivers wanted swift changes to the rules of racing following a series of widely-debated stewarding calls in the United States Grand Prix, says George Russell.
Verstappen was “over the limit” with Norris but others would do same – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc agreed Max Verstappen went too far in his fight with Lando Norris in last weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix.
Verstappen dismisses “biased” critics and says F1 has “over-regulated” racing
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen dismissed criticism of his driving following his double penalty in the Mexican Grand Prix and denied F1’s racing rules need to be tightened up.
Lawson “not here to make friends” after Perez says he’s “driving without control”
Formula 1
Posted onLiam Lawson shrugged off Sergio Perez’s criticism of his driving following the clash between the pair in the Mexican Grand Prix.
Verstappen ‘hasn’t heard’ if he’ll have Brazil grid penalty, Marko says he will
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen claimed he is unaware whether he will have to take a grid penalty for a power unit chance at this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
Verstappen “had to be penalised” but Colapinto call was “harsh” – Vowles
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles says he was “frustrated” by the penalty handed to Franco Colapinto at the end of the Mexican Grand Prix.
The F1 rule change which made Verstappen’s ‘divebomb defence’ a legal move
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 used to forbid drivers from “illegitimately preventing a legitimate overtaking manoeuvre.” Will it bring a version of that rule back?
“Lawson is blocking Norris”: Unheard radio highlights from the Mexican GP
Formula 1
Posted onFranco Colapinto accusing Liam Lawson of holding Lando Norris up, Carlos Sainz Jnr arguing against a late Safety Car deployment and more radio from Mexico.
Unwell Alonso to arrive late for Brazilian Grand Prix weekend
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin say Fernando Alonso is continuing to suffer from a medical complaint and will miss Thursday’s media activities for the second race weekend in a row.
Why both sides could demand reviews of Verstappen’s Mexican GP penalties
Formula 1
Posted onBoth sides could call for the FIA to review Max Verstappen’s Mexican Grand Prix penalty – but McLaren are the ones with most to gain.
F1 equals its record for most multiple grand prix winners in a season
2024 Mexican GP stats and facts
Posted onFor only the second time in Formula 1 history, six different drivers have won more than one race this year. More Mexican Grand Prix stats and facts here.
“If you can pass Max safely, take it”: Unheard radio from title rivals’ latest fight
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen and Lando Norris came to blows on-track for the second weekend in a row at the United States Grand Prix. Here’s how each of them saw their races.
Did Perez dish out payback? Lawson said he “blocked me on purpose” after clash
Formula 1
Posted onFollowing their clash in the Mexican GP, Sergio Perez slowed by two seconds when Liam Lawson appeared in his mirrors, with significant consequences for his race.
2024 Mexican Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onVery few drivers could boast of having completely clear weekends in Mexico. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Mexican Grand Prix.
Sainz “proud” of how he coped with “strange year” ahead of Ferrari exit
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr said he did not allow the knowledge he will leave Ferrari at the end of the year to demotivate him, after scoring his second win of the season.
Why Verstappen’s ‘divebomb’ moves on Norris paid off despite his penalties
2024 Mexican GP interactive data
Posted onMax Verstappen could have lost more points to Lando Norris if he hadn’t forced him off during the Mexican Grand Prix – even with his penalties.
Sainz seizes swansong Ferrari win as Perez endures home race horror show
2024 Mexican GP report
Posted onThe Mexican Grand Prix was the tale of two different races for the driver Ferrari might regret losing and the driver Red Bull inexplicably keep the faith in.