In the last and decisive qualifying session for the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix, Ferrari stood out by imposing conditions, enabling Carlos Sainz to secure the pole position. Behind him, Max Verstappen from Red Bull took second place, followed by Lando Norris from McLaren in third and Charles Leclerc, also from Ferrari, closing the first two rows of the starting grid.
On a day marked by tension, Sergio Pérez's qualifying turned out to be the complete opposite of what was expected. The Mexican driver, considered one of the favorites, had an unfortunate performance by not making it past the first cut and finishing in 18th place, his worst performance in the Mexico Grand Prix to date. The elimination was intense, with 20 drivers on track, and Pérez's exit generated surprise and disappointment among spectators.
The first qualifying session was filled with nervousness and excitement, especially with Sergio Pérez's unfortunate performance, whose laps did not meet the necessary level. The image of the Mexican driver and his team clearly displayed frustration at being eliminated in Q1, which meant the worst starting position for Pérez in the Mexico GP so far.
For his part, Argentine Franco Colapinto from Williams also finished outside in Q1, taking 16th place, followed by Oscar Piastri from McLaren, Checo Pérez in 18th position, Esteban Ocon from Alpine in 19th, and Zhou from Sauber in 20th. Pérez's race disappointed fans and many people left the venue due to his poor performance, which became the worst appearance of the Mexican driver in the Mexico GP throughout his career.
In Q2, tension remained with the exit of several favorites, opening up the opportunity for surprises. Yuki Tsunoda from VCarb was involved in an incident by crashing into the wall, causing a red flag and affecting the development of the qualifying session. As a result, several drivers, including the Japanese Tsunoda, as well as his teammate Liam Lawson, Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll from Aston Martin, and Valtteri Bottas from Sauber, could not complete their final qualifying lap, missing out on the final phase.
