Verstappen will start from second on the grid, behind pole-sitter Carlos Sainz, in a race where he will be looking to extend his lead in the championship over Lewis Hamilton. The Red Bull driver narrowly missed out on pole position in qualifying, but will be hoping to make up ground at the start of the race.
Despite missing out on pole, Verstappen will be relieved to have avoided a major setback in qualifying, as a crash or mechanical issue could have seriously derailed his title hopes. With a long run to the first corner, the Dutchman will be looking to challenge Sainz for the lead and maintain his advantage in the championship standings.
The Mexico City Grand Prix promises to be an exciting and unpredictable race, with Norris, Verstappen, and Sainz all in contention for victory. Fans can tune in to Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event to watch all the action live.
So, while Verstappen may have secured a strong starting position for the race, he remains cautious about his performance in the actual race due to the limited running he had on the opening day of the weekend.
As for Norris, he will undoubtedly be looking to capitalize on any potential weaknesses from his rival and continue his pursuit of the championship leader.