Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) started this Sunday from pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix, which takes place at the Hermanos Rodríguez racetrack in the Mexican capital and which sees Mercedes drivers lurking. The Dutch world champion had a good start with Hamilton lurking. Checo Pérez, who runs in front of his people, was in third position. And the fourth is none other than Russel, so the start of the Grand Prix is all Red Bull and Mercedes
The 71 laps of Mexico started racing five in the afternoon (now Argentina), with television from Fox Sport and Star +.
In a crowded Foro Sol with 397,000 spectators, the Mexicans vibrated for the departure of Red Bull, especially for the departure of their compatriot who recovered his position in the first meters. The audience eagerly shouted the first victory of a Mexican in his country.
Verstappen started from the first followed by Russell who was soon overtaken by his companion, the seven-time world champion, also English Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and by the Czech himself. The race will take place over 71 laps of the 4,304 meter circuit.
Here’s what the positions are like in Formula 1
Main positions in the drivers’ championship: Verstappen 391 points (champion); Leclerc 267; Perez 265; Russell 218; Sainz 202; Hamilton 198; Norris 109; Ocon 78; Indeed 71; Barrels 46.
Source: Clarin
