Lando Norris delivered a stunning performance to claim pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix, outpacing Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Despite his strong showing in qualifying, Oscar Piastri struggled, finishing in eighth place, raising questions about his performance. The qualifying session saw Norris dominate, particularly shining in the final sector, while title rivals Max Verstappen and Piastri faltered. Although Norris expressed happiness about regaining pole, he also acknowledged the challenges ahead in the race. The grand prix, celebrating its 10th anniversary, drew a sold-out crowd, despite the absence of local favorite Sergio Perez.