Max Verstappen was always called an aggressive man with more attitude on the track. But he also has some funny side to him and the 2023 Mexican Grand Prix was that one time when he showed his true self before the fans.
The 2023 Mexican Grand Prix happened in Mexico City for the 23rd time. Verstappen, the reigning world champion, led the drivers championship with 466 points, followed by his teammate Sergio Perez with 226 Points. Lewis Hamilton was third further down by 39 points.
Red Bull also led the constructors championship with 706 points followed by Mercedes with 362 points and Ferrari with 340 points. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc qualified as the fastest followed by his teammate Carlos Sainz and Red Bull's Max Verstappen. On the opening lap, Max Verstappen Overtook Charles Leclerc and he got the lead.
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Leclerc had a collision with Home hero Sergio Perez at turn 1 who retired after the incident. 5 retirements occurred in total along with Sergio Perez. Kevin Magnussen had a left rear suspension failure, Fernando Alonso retired due to damage, Lance Stroll and Valtteri Bottas collided with each other, and Logan Sargeant had fuel pump issues.
Special way to enter the podium
*Mariachi F1 theme intensifies* 🇲🇽🎺#F1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/dOLSAB20qA
— Formula 1 (@F1) October 23, 2024
Despite, everyone having many issues on the backend Max Verstappen won the race and also guaranteed his third F1 title in a row. After the race, Max Verstappen was given a special Mexican-style entrance into the podium. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were the other podium runners.
In Mexico, everything will be done differently Guess what they even changed the Formula 1 theme into their style and taste and gave the podium winners Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Charle Leclerc one of the best-ever Mexican Grand Prix podium experiences. This year Mexican Grand Prix won't be that easy for Max Verstappen as he is fighting for the title with Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc. Red Bull was also on the back foot after McLaren overtook them in the constructors title and Ferrari nearing them.