F1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 – MEXICO GRAND PRIX

Thrilling duel continues to deliver

The season-long rivalry between two drivers vying for supremacy
has ignited F1 with a competitive edge reminiscent of bygone eras

VERSTAPPEN v NORRIS: KEY MOMENTS

Mar: Verstappen starts
season in dominant
form – winning
four of first
five races

May: McLaren
launch major upgrades
in Miami – Norris
takes maiden F1 victory

Jun: Verstappen and
Norris collide in Austria,
after heated battle for lead.
Both drivers express
frustration at rivals’ tactics

Jul: Oscar Piastri wins dramatic Hungary race ahead of
Norris amid row over team orders, costing British driver victory

Aug: Norris seals emphatic win at Dutch Grand Prix

Sep: Verstappen stretches winless streak
to eight races in Singapore. Gives minimal
answers in media briefings after FIA dispute

Oct: Controversial end to gripping U.S. race.
Norris is penalised for overtake manoeuvre on
Verstappen, who extends title lead to 57 points


REMAINING RACES

Total points available before race

20
21
22
23
24

Mexico
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
Brazil*
Las Vegas
Qatar*
Abu Dhabi

Oct 27
Nov 3
Nov 23
Dec 1
Dec 8

146
120
86
60
26

Distance: 71 laps – 305.354km
Timing
sector
DRS
DRS detection

3
3
2
1

*Includes sprint race, max 34pts per weekend
Source: FIA
Picture: Getty
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