Verstappen's High-Octane Battle in Mexico: A Formula One Showdown

Ferrari approaches Mexico with a year-long dry spell, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen aims to continue the drought as he eyes McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Verstappen has remarkably clawed back 64 points on Piastri since the end of August, pursuing another title with three wins already in his past four races.

Since Carlos Sainz's win in Mexico last year, Ferrari has struggled to find the top spot. Meanwhile, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has yet to secure a podium with Ferrari. Verstappen, meanwhile, carries momentum into a track where he has triumphed five times previously, highlighting the superior synergy between him and his Red Bull team.

McLaren boss Andrea Stella acknowledges Verstappen as the man to beat, and foresees McLaren capitalizing on certain tracks. However, the outcome in Mexico could shift dynamics, especially with Mercedes, Ferrari, and Williams all in hot pursuit. As Red Bull eyes Yuki Tsunoda's continued improvement, the team standings remain fiercely contested.