By: Now in its 26th edition, the Mexico City Grand Prix is one of the most iconic and passionate rounds of the F1 season. The Mexican race delivered plenty of action on track and, over the 71 laps that counted towards the world championship, the fight for victory was far from straightforward, as was the battle for the other positions. At the end of the South American Grand Prix, the 19th round of the 2026 season, Verstappen took victory for Red Bull, ahead of Ferrari's Hamilton and Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli.
Here are the ratings
Red Bull: 8.5
A solid weekend for Red Bull, who have been in fine form for some time. Back at the front, they were outstanding.
Verstappen: 9
A superb weekend for Max, capped by a victory built on speed and ruthlessness. He is back, and he is here to stay.
Hadjar: 6
His race ended in P12 after misfortune at the start. He fought back as well as possible. Almost on Max's level.
Ferrari: 8
A wasteful weekend for Ferrari. The SF-26 is quick, but the tensions are not helping. Needs reviewing.
Leclerc: 7.5
Not a great weekend for Charles, P4 after an attacking race littered with mistakes. Needs reviewing.
Hamilton: 8.5
A solid weekend for Lewis, second after a furious recovery aided by the chaos at the start.
Mercedes: 8
A good showing from Mercedes, improving with upgrades that are working. Championship form: are they back?
Russell: 6
A passable race for George, who could only manage P6 in the Mercedes. His championship is over.
Antonelli: 10
A composed and ruthless race from Kimi. A podium and the world title. He enters history, he writes history.
Mclaren: 7
A mediocre weekend for McLaren, who threw away points through incidents and a lack of pace.
Norris: 8
A good weekend for Lando, fifth despite a lack of pace. The McLaren was not at its best...
Piastri: 7
A mediocre weekend for Oscar, with a revised but uninspiring car. P7 was the maximum.
Aston Martin: 2
A negative weekend for Aston, with a slow and unreliable car. Highs and lows.
Alonso: N.C.
Fernando fought with heart in a struggling Aston. There was little he could do, and he retired after three laps.
Stroll: N.C.
An unrateable race for Lance, with a struggling and unreliable Aston. He retired immediately.
Alpine: 8
A fine performance from Alpine with an unremarkable car. They returned to the points without any standout moments.
Gasly: 6.5
His race ended in the points, with little pace but plenty of substance. He got the maximum from it.
Colapinto: 8
In his second year in F1, he is improving and took an excellent P8 for Alpine. A fine response.
Racing Bulls: 7
A tale of two halves for RB, with a quick car and one driver in the points. So far, so good.
Lindblad: N.C.
His race ended in the wall, through misfortune despite plenty of pace. A shame.
Lawson: 8
A gritty race from Liam, who returned to the VCARB with pace and zero mistakes. Valuable points. P9.
Audi: 5
A negative weekend for Audi, without points despite a few incidents. Too inconsistent...
Hulkenberg: 5
His race ended in last place, without any highlights and with too many mistakes. A reset is urgently needed.
Bortoleto: 6
An anonymous day for Gabriel, P11 with an Audi lacking form. No points.
Haas: 5
A mediocre three days for Haas: tensions and no pace. No points, and focus turns to 2027.
Hirakawa: 6
A passable weekend in a mediocre Haas for Rio, who made his debut at the last minute. Well done.
Bearman: N.C.
Ollie's progress continues. He pushed and fought but could not convert it. The Haas did not help. Retired.
Williams: 5
Williams failed to impress. Out of the points once again. Plenty of difficulties and too many mistakes.
Sainz: 5.5
A good weekend for Carlos, but no points with a struggling Williams. A shame. P15.
Albon: 6
An unrateable day for Alex. He tried to fight, but the Williams did not help. P13, what a struggle.
Cadillac: 4.5
Cadillac's difficult run continues, at the back and without points. There is plenty of work to do...
Perez: 6
He returned to F1, but the Cadillac did not help. He finished last without any highlights or battles. It will be a long road.
Bottas: N.C.
He returned to F1 but could make no impact, hampered by a slow and unreliable Cadillac. He retired near the end.
With the Mexico City Grand Prix now behind us, F1 will return in a week's time at Interlagos for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
