Carlos Sainz qualified for the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix

Carlos Sainz set the fastest time in qualifying for the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.

The first part of qualifying for the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix has already brought several surprises. Colapinto, Piastri, Pérez, Ocon and Chou dropped out.

Ten seconds before the end of the middle section, Júki Cunoda hit in the 12th corner. Certification has been blocked with red flags. Cunoda, Lawson, Alonso, Stroll and Bottas did not advance to the third stage.

In the third part, Carlos Sainz took first place. Leclerc was second after the first attempts and Russell was third. Norris’ lap didn’t work too well and Verstappen lost time due to track restrictions in the second corner.

In the second attempts, Sainz accelerated even more and was the only one under 1:16. Verstappen took second place, Norris was third.

Starting grid

Part Three (Q3)

00:06:

1. Sai
2. Ver
3. No
4. Lec
5. Rus
6. Ham
7. Mag
8. Gas
9. Alb
10. them

00:06: Verstappen second, Norris third.

00:05: Sainz accelerated even further and is under 1:16.

23:59:

1. Sai
2. Lec
3. Rus
4. Ham
5. No
6. Gas
7. Alb
8. them
9. Mag

23:58: At the head of Sainz.

23:58: Verstappen’s time was erased.

23:57: Verstappen first – 1:16.368. Norris loses 6 tenths.

23:53: The third part begins.

23:51: The third part starts in two minutes.

The second part (Q2)

23:41: Cunoda, Lawson, Alonso, Stroll, Bottas will not advance.

23:40: Red flags with 10 seconds to go. Tsunoda knocks.

23:39: Leclerc moves up to fourth.

23:34:

1. No
2. Ver
3. Rus
4. Ham
5. Sai
6. Gas
7. Alb
8. Con
9. Law
10. Hello
11. Mag
12. Str
13. them
14. Bot

23:33: Norris beat Verstappen by 3 tenths.

23:33: Leclerc’s time was scrapped due to track limitations in the second corner.

23:30: Verstappen is leading so far.

23:26: The second part begins.

The first part (Q1)

11:18 pm: Colapinto, Piastri, Pérez, Ocon and Chou are not coming forward.

23:18: Piatri and Perez finish!

23:14:

1. No
2. Ver
3. Gas
4. them
5. Alb
6. Rus
7. Con
8. Sai
9. Ham
10. Hello
11. Law
12. Str
13. Col
14. Bot
15. Lec
16. Mag
17. Ok
18. Chow
19. Pia
20. Per

23:04: Mercedes and Ferrari drivers on intermediate.

23:00: certification begins

22:47: In addition to the fights for the first two series, we also look at the performance of Sergio Pérez. Will he get into the fight for the top ranks? Or at least until Q3?

And how does Liam Lawson compare to Cunoda? And also Colapinto. Last but not least, we will be curious if Haas will confirm the good form from the last races.

22:46: In Mexico, it’s important to be highly qualified. Since returning to the calendar, however, a driver has only won three out of eight times after starting from pole position. Five times he was from second or third place.

22:40: Welcome to the online coverage of the 2024 Mexico GP qualification.