Mexican Grand Prix: Carlos Sainz Wins F1 Mexico City GP As Max Verstappen Pays Penalty - In Pics

Carlos Sainz clinched his first win in seven months after a dramatic Mexican Grand Prix where Max Verstappen received 20 seconds' worth of penalties. Sainz enjoyed a relatively straightforward race from pole position while chaos unfolded behind him. Verstappen clashed again with rival Lando Norris, starting strong but becoming vulnerable after a Safety Car period caused by Yuki Tsunoda. Norris attacked into Turn 4, but Verstappen defended his position before both drivers went off the circuit while competing at Turn 6. The stewards handed Verstappen two 10-second penalties for his actions, effectively eliminating him from win contention. Even without the penalties, the speed of the Ferraris suggested the outcome was likely predetermined.

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Updated on: 28 October 2024 2:04 pm

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Mexican Grand Prix: Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain, center, joins McLaren's Lando Norris of Britain in celebration | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain, center, joins McLaren's Lando Norris of Britain in celebration after the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City.

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Mexican Grand Prix: Fans take photos and videos of the podium ceremony | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo

Fans take photos and videos of the podium ceremony for the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City. Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain won the race.

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Mexico F1 GP Auto Racing photo gallery Charles Leclerc

Mexican Grand Prix: First place Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz second place, McLaren driver Lando Norris and third place Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo

First place Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain, right, second place, McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain and third place Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrate on the podium for the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City.

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Mexican Grand Prix: Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain celebrates | Photo: AP/Moises Castillo

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain celebrates after winning the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City.

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Mexican Grand Prix: Carlos Sainz, of Spain, steers his Ferrari followed by Alpine driver Pierre Gasly of France | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo

Carlos Sainz, of Spain, steers his Ferrari followed by Alpine driver Pierre Gasly of France during the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City.

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Mexican Grand Prix: Max Verstappen, of Netherlands, steers his Red Bull | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo

Max Verstappen, of Netherlands, steers his Red Bull followed by McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain during the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City.

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Mexican Grand Prix: Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car followed by Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands during the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City.

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