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Norris dethrones Hamilton at the Mexican Grand Prix: Ferrari behind!
Lando Norris leads the first practice session at the 2025 Mexican GP, followed by Hamilton; Piastri is struggling with problems.
Norris dethrones Hamilton at the Mexican Grand Prix: Ferrari behind!
Lando Norris delivered an impressive performance at the Mexican Grand Prix. With a best time of 1:16.633, the McLaren driver dominated the third training session and clearly left the competition behind. Norris was 0.345 seconds faster than seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who finished second. autohebdo.fr reports that this gap proves Norris' strength and that McLaren can be trusted to have a clear advantage.
Amidst this exciting session, there were also challenges for other drivers. A Ferrari driver didn't have it easy at the beginning and had to shorten several corners. But ultimately he managed to overtake his teammate Charles Leclerc, who achieved fourth place. Leclerc, who set his fastest time in the second run on soft tires, was more than two tenths behind his teammate. The gaps in midfield were extremely close, with just over two tenths between third and ninth place.
Look at the competition
The situation of Oscar Piastri, Norris’ teammate at McLaren, was particularly notable. Piastri struggled and found it difficult to cope with his car's grip, which led to a clear advantage for Norris. While Piastri has to keep an eye on his performance, his Danish colleague can concentrate on his strong performance.
Lando Norris, who is considered a talented British racing driver and has been driving for McLaren since 2019, has built up an excellent reputation in Formula 1 over the years. He became runner-up in the world championship in 2024 and can now look back on nine Grand Prix victories. His involvement in motorsport began as a child when he started karting. Wikipedia further states that Norris is committed to McLaren until 2027, giving him the opportunity to further build on his impressive achievements.
Future-proof strategies
The current race day in Mexico heralds an exciting phase of the Formula 1 season, with Norris in pole position to showcase his talents. McLaren appears to be in a good position at the moment and will now have to keep a close eye on Piastri's fitness. With the upcoming races, the team could potentially carve out an even bigger advantage.
It remains to be seen how the situation will develop over the course of the race weekend. Norris and McLaren undoubtedly have the right ingredients to make the upcoming race an exciting event. Fans can look forward to a thrilling race!