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Mexico qualifying tense: Red Bull on top, Ferrari improving

Team reactions after a tight qualifying session at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, with surprises, mistakes and key grid-defining moments.

1 November 2026 1 min read 1 views

In Mexico, qualifying underlined how tight the fight is: Red Bull made the most of the single lap, while Ferrari showed encouraging signs in Q3. Lewis Hamilton and McLaren had a more difficult session than expected, caught out by traffic and tyre management.

The big talking point in the paddock remains Mexico City’s altitude, which makes engine cooling and overall reliability more complex. Tomorrow’s start will be vital: overtaking is possible, but only with perfect strategy and cool heads.

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