Lando Norris leads final practice at Mexico Grand Prix by 0.001s
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Lando Norris finished first in the final practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix on October 31, narrowly ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli by just 0.001 seconds. The session took place at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and showcased competitiveness from all four top teams. Several teams faced power unit issues during practice, adding to the session's intensity. The qualifying rounds are set to follow, which will be crucial for positioning in the race.
- •Lando Norris by 0.001 seconds ahead of Kimi Antonelli
- •Final practice session held at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
- •All four top teams competitive during practice
- •Multiple midfield teams experienced power unit troubles
- •Qualifying rounds to follow later today
- 7:35 PMESPN F1 — Norris beats Antonelli to top Mexico final practice
- 6:52 PMRacer — Norris edges Antonelli in third Mexico City GP practice
- 6:44 PMAutosport — F1 Mexico GP: Norris tops final practice by 0.001s from Antonelli
- 6:42 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Mexico GP: Lando Norris tops final practice by 0.001s from Kimi Antonelli
"Reigning world champion Lando Norris has topped third and final practice at Formula 1's Mexico Grand Prix, beating championship leader in a tight session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Norris dipped just 0.001s under Kimi Antonelli's initial benchmark as all four top teams looked in the mix on the tricky high-altitude circuit, with several midfield running into power unit trouble. A ...Keep reading
"Reigning world champion Lando Norris has topped third and final practice at Formula 1's Mexico Grand Prix, beating championship leader Kimi Antonelli in a tight session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Norris dipped just 0.001s under Antonelli's initial benchmark as all four top teams looked in the mix on the tricky high-altitude circuit, with several midfield running into power unit ...Keep reading
"Lando Norris bested Kimi Antonelli to top spot in the final practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc, who topped both Friday practice sessions, finished the final pre-qualifying hour third.Norris saved his fastest lap until the final two minutes of the session. Despite the lap featuring only...
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External links- ESPN F1Oct 31, 2026, 7:35 PMNorris beats Antonelli to top Mexico final practice
Lando Norris edged out title leader Kimi Antonelli in the final moments of the final practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
- RacerOct 31, 2026, 6:52 PMNorris edges Antonelli in third Mexico City GP practice
Lando Norris bested Kimi Antonelli to top spot in the final practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc, who topped both Friday practice sessions, finished the final pre-qualifying hour third.Norris saved his fastest lap until the final two minutes of the session. Despite the lap featuring only...
- AutosportOct 31, 2026, 6:44 PMF1 Mexico GP: Norris tops final practice by 0.001s from Antonelli
Reigning world champion Lando Norris has topped third and final practice at Formula 1's Mexico Grand Prix, beating championship leader in a tight session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Norris dipped just 0.001s under Kimi Antonelli's initial benchmark as all four top teams looked in the mix on the tricky high-altitude circuit, with several midfield running into power unit trouble. A ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 31, 2026, 6:42 PMF1 Mexico GP: Lando Norris tops final practice by 0.001s from Kimi Antonelli
Reigning world champion Lando Norris has topped third and final practice at Formula 1's Mexico Grand Prix, beating championship leader Kimi Antonelli in a tight session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Norris dipped just 0.001s under Antonelli's initial benchmark as all four top teams looked in the mix on the tricky high-altitude circuit, with several midfield running into power unit ...Keep reading
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