Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton "seemed to open the sea" for Max Verstappen to lead into Turn 1 of the Mexican Grand Prix.
Verstappen had a brilliant getaway in Mexico City and got alongside Bottas and Hamilton heading down to Turn 1. With Bottas braking and giving Verstappen space, the championship leader was able to pass both black cars around the outside.
Bottas was then spun out of contention when he got hit by Ricciardo behind. Verstappen was in control from that moment on, extending his lead over Hamilton in the process.