Editor’s note: This recap was written prior to this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen continues to lead the Driver’s Championship with 354 points, surpassing the second-place lead, Lando Norris, by 57 points.
The Dutchman has won eight races out of 19 so far, with five races left in the championship. Meanwhile, his teammate Sergio Perez has had a season marked by inconsistency, which has cost him several points that led him to seventh place.
McLaren has firmly established itself as a serious contender for the Constructors Championship, demonstrating impressive improvements and a consistent pace.