Charles Leclerc anticipates limited overtaking at Mexican Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Charles Leclerc will start third in the Mexican Grand Prix at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, where he believes overtaking opportunities will be scarce. Leclerc, behind pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, predicts the order will be established within the first few corners of the race. He highlighted challenges with car overheating and ineffective passing modes. The race is set to begin at 3 PM local time, and the long stretch to Turn 1 may influence the initial positions. Leclerc aims for a competitive effort amidst the ongoing title race, with Kimi Antonelli on the brink of becoming the youngest champion.
- •Leclerc starts third, behind Hamilton and Russell.
- •The race begins at 3 PM local time.
- •Leclerc doubts there will be many overtakes.
- •Long distance to Turn 1 may affect early race positions.
- •Kimi Antonelli could clinch the championship during this race.
- 6:54 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Leclerc Warns Mexican Grand Prix Order Will Be Set in First Few Corners
"Charles Leclerc doesn't expect much overtaking at the Mexican Grand Prix, and he thinks the race order will be decided in the first few corners.…
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