Norris Shines in Final Practice as Piastri Trails in Mexico City Grand Prix Qualifying
Lando Norris of McLaren showed impressive speed in the final practice session before qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Meanwhile, F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri finished fifth, trailing his teammate by a significant margin. Qualifying for the race is set to start at 8am, AEDT.
Piastri, who leads the drivers' championship, struggled to match Norris's pace throughout the practice sessions. Despite missing the first session on Saturday, Norris outperformed his Australian teammate consistently. Piastri managed to secure a spot in the top five with a strong lap towards the end of the final practice session.
In the title fight, Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished sixth, closely behind Piastri. The Mexico City Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 27, in Australia. The race will be broadcasted on Fox Sports and Kayo, with live updates available on the ABC Sport live blog.
The Mexico City Grand Prix offers a unique and vibrant atmosphere, with passionate fans filling the stands at the Autódromo Hermanos RodrÃguez. The high altitude of the track presents challenges for teams, affecting aerodynamic performance and engine temperatures. Key overtaking opportunities include turns one, four, six, and 12, providing thrilling moments for drivers and fans alike.