Carlos Sainz was the star of the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix, winning the race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Starting from pole position, the Madrid-born Ferrari driver showed unwavering dominance on the track, setting consistent times and maintaining the lead despite pressure from other drivers. His skill was evident when he managed to overtake Max Verstappen with an impeccable maneuver, opening a lead that he was able to maintain until the finish line.
This victory is particularly symbolic for Sainz, as it is his fourth in Formula 1 and comes at a key moment in his career, as he bids farewell to Ferrari at the end of the season. His win in Mexico not only demonstrates his driving ability, but also his desire to leave a positive legacy at the Scuderia. He was joined on the podium by Lando Norris in second place and teammate Charles Leclerc in third place, closing a great weekend for the Ferrari team.
Fernando Alonso retires in his 400th race
Spaniard Fernando Alonso arrived at the Mexican Grand Prix hoping to celebrate his 400th race, but the event did not have the expected outcome. After a complicated weekend, with an uneven performance of his car in practice and qualifying, the Aston Martin driver was forced to abandon the race on lap 16 due to a brake cooling failure. Alonso, who had experienced similar mechanical problems in previous races, faced a frustrating situation on a significant date, leaving his fans and the Aston Martin team with no chance of scoring points on such a special day. Despite all this, Alonso maintained an optimistic attitude, assuring that he will seek to improve the performance of his car for the next races and continue to add to this intense Formula 1 season.
Checo Perez's bitter race at home
Checo Perez arrived at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez with the illusion of shining in front of his home crowd, but the race in his native country quickly turned into a nightmare. From the start, Checo faced complications when a false start earned him a five-second penalty. Shortly after, an intense confrontation with New Zealander Liam Lawson, who aspires to a seat at Red Bull, left damage to Perez’s car, further complicating his chances of advancing in the standings. Despite his efforts to recover positions and delight the Mexican fans, Perez found himself in an uphill battle and was relegated to 17th position at the end of the race. Visibly frustrated, the driver described this experience as his worst Grand Prix in Mexico, a result that leaves the Mexican fans with a bitter taste on a day marked by the ups and downs of the race.