Ferrari is another step closer to turning the Constructors’ Championship race into a three-way fight with McLaren and Red Bull

Max Verstappen edged out title rival Lando Norris as Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz claimed pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Norris trails Verstappen by 57 points in the drivers’ championship with five races remaining and 146 points up for grabs and needs to start making major inroads into the Dutchman’s advantage.

Sainz was in imperious form throughout the session and found two times good enough for pole - opening his Q3 run with a 1m16.055s and improving on his final run to a 1m15.946s to

Amid an unexpectedly tight championship battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, their teams brought the fight to the Mexico City Grand Prix over an officiating dispute in last week’s race.

A penalty on Sunday in Austin cost Norris crucial points and raised questions about F1's stewards and racing rules.

McLaren's petition for a right of review of a stewards' decision that demoted title contender Lando Norris from third to fourth at last weekend's U.S. Grand Prix has been rejected, the governing FIA said on Friday.