F1 Mexico Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins sixteenth race of the 2023 season as Perez crashes out
A classic grand prix circuit from the 1990s, reimagined for modern Formula 1, this race track in Mexico City boasts long straights, tight corners and the iconic stadium section.
After the two Ferraris of Leclerc and Sainz locked out the front row, Verstappen took the lead into turn one - and never looked back.
Here's how the race played out.
Key Events
- Verstappen wins after taking lead on lap one
- Hamilton second, Leclerc third, Sainz fourth
- Red flag paused the race after Magnussen crashed
- Perez retired after one lap - to dismay of Mexican fans
Formation lap begins
The drivers are warming up their tyres - the race is starting very soon.
Max Verstappen has won a record four times here; will he take victory again or do we have an upset on the cards?
Norris going aggressive
Lando Norris is the only driver on soft tyres - he's going to go for it off the start!
LAP ONE
Leclerc and Perez crash in turn one! There's big damage and Verstappen takes the lead almost immediately.
LAP TWO
Mission failed for Ferrari - Leclerc has held onto second place but Verstappen has leapfrogged the prancing horses almost immediately. Sainz is third with Ricciardo fourth... Perez is now 20th and last.
Perez retires
Sergio Perez pulls into the pit lane and retires after one lap. Spare a though for the Mexicans who handed over hard-earned cash to watch their home hero race today.
Car "is okay" insists Leclerc
Charles Leclerc's Ferrari has front wing damage after his crash with Sergio Perez - but he insists over the radio that the car is fine.
Part of the front wing has just fallen off, though.
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