22:05
The top teams are on the mediums
A 1m17.203s for Norris, 0.2s ahead of Sainz (also on the mediums). Leclerc and Russell complete the top four, also on the same tyre.
Sergio Perez
2024 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix - Qualifying - As it happened
A recap of what happened in F1 qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
26 Oct 2024
22:05
A strong lap from Sainz
A 1m17.444s for Sainz, putting him 0.4s ahead of Leclerc. Alonso completes the top three now.
22:04
First times on the board
A 1m18.173s for Stroll, 0.3s ahead of Bottas in second.
22:00
Q1 is underway in Mexico
Here we go then. Qualifying is underway in Mexico.
21:58
We're just moments away from the start of qualifying
McLaren look to be the team to beat over one lap in FP3, with Ferrari as their nearest challenger.
In terms of Q1, expect the Alpines, Saubers and Williamses to be in the mix at the bottom.
21:38
The story so far in Mexico
- McLaren look favourites for pole with Piastri leading Norris in FP3
- Ferrari are in the mix, but will fancy their chances in the race based on recent form
- Red Bull look a step behind as Verstappen and Perez complained about the front-end on their RB20
21:37
We're back
We're now building up to qualifying which kicks off at 10pm UK time.
19:45
The full order in FP3
The results from final practice in Mexico
Oscar Piastri
19:33
Top 10 in FP3
Piastri, Norris, Sainz, Verstappen, Hamilton, Leclerc, Tsunoda, Russell, Magnussen and Lawson.
19:31
Chequered flag falls
Piastri gives McLaren a 1-2 in final practice, with Sainz just behind in third.
19:25
Into the final five minutes
Piastri, Norris, Sainz, Verstappen, Hamilton, Leclerc, Tsunoda, Russell, Lawson and Albon is the top 10.
19:22
Ferrari can't topple McLaren
Sainz slots into third, 0.3s off the pace. Leclerc only manages sixth, 0.7s down on Piastri.
19:16
Great lap from the McLarens
Piastri goes ahead of Norris, with 0.059s between the top two. Hamilton slots into fourth, just behind Verstappen.
19:15
Verstappen goes fastest now
A 1m17.003s for the Red Bull driver, putting him 0.3s ahead of Sainz.
19:12
Into the final 20 minutes
Sainz remains on top ahead of Leclerc, Tsunoda, Norris, Colapinto, Piastri, Perez, Hamilton, Russell and Magnussen.
19:09
Leclerc lowers the benchmark
It's now a 1m17.334s for Leclerc as he lowers the best time of the session again.
19:08
Amusing incident in the pit lane
One of Leclerc's mechanics loses his footing when instructing the Ferrari driver to leave the garage.
The mechanic deals with it perfectly with a nice roll. No injuries or damage done.
18:59
The order with 30 minutes to go
Sainz, Leclerc, Norris, Hamilton, Russell, Magnussen, Hulkenberg, Perez, Piastri and Verstappen.
18:57
Sainz goes clear now
A 1m17.447s, 0.169s ahead of Leclerc. Weirdly, Sainz didn't set a personal best in any of the sectors.
18:56
Leclerc takes to the top now
A 1m17.616s for the Ferrari driver, 0.2s ahead of Sainz. Ferrari's good form continues.
18:52
A moment for Lawson
He has a spin towards the end of the lap in the stadium section. No harm done as he keeps his car out of the barriers.
18:50
Current order after 20 minutes
Sainz, Leclerc, Norris, Hamilton, Russell, Piastri, Verstappen, Stroll, Alonso and Hulkenberg.
18:46
A Ferrari 1-2 now
Sainz on top with a 1m17.825s, 0.064s ahead of teammate Leclerc.
18:45
Hamilton goes clear now
A tidy lap from the seven-time world champion as he sets a 1m18.123s, a tenth ahead of Russell.
18:43
Russell goes fastest
The two Mercedes drivers have also opted for the soft tyre. Russell pips Verstappen - 0.045s between those two. Hamilton slots into third.
