Max Verstappen is ahead by six‑tenths of a second, while pole‑sitter Lewis Hamilton, despite being the fastest car on the circuit, remains in second.
Key points
- Max Verstappen leads the Mexico City Grand Prix by six‑tenths of a second.
- Lewis Hamilton, despite being the fastest on the circuit, is in second place.
- Kimi Antonelli holds third on the podium.
The Mexico City Grand Prix is underway, and early lap data shows Max Verstappen holding a six‑tenths advantage over the seven‑time world champion Lewis Hamilton, according to the live BBC feed.
Hamilton, who started the race from pole position, has posted the quickest sector times on the Mexican circuit but, as the commentary notes, lacks the extra power needed to close the gap to Verstappen's Red Bull.
Verstappen maintains a narrow lead
Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli occupies the final podium spot in third place, keeping the top three positions stable as the race progresses.
The live update highlights that while Hamilton remains the fastest car on the track, the performance gap to Verstappen is preventing a direct challenge for the lead at this stage of the Grand Prix.
Reader questions
Who is currently leading the Mexico City Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen is leading, with a six‑tenths gap to the second‑placed driver.
What position is Lewis Hamilton in during the race?
Lewis Hamilton is in second place, having started from pole.
Which driver occupies third place on the podium?
Italian driver Kimi Antonelli is currently third.
Source: bbc.com