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Verstappen penalized, alters Mexico City Grand Prix starting grid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 9:16 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Verstappen penalized, alters Mexico City Grand Prix starting grid

Summary

Max Verstappen faces a one-place grid penalty ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez due to a collision in FP2. Lewis Hamilton secured pole position, followed by George Russell and Charles Leclerc in the top three. Kimi Antonelli's promotion to fourth place allows him to potentially secure his first world title if he achieves at least two points. Liam Lawson, initially qualifying ninth, will start from the back after being disqualified for technical non-compliance. Valtteri Bottas receives a significant 50-place grid penalty, starting from 21st.

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By the Numbers

•Max Verstappen receives a one-place penalty for FP2 incident.
•Lewis Hamilton qualifies on pole position for the race.
•Kimi Antonelli can secure the world title with two points.
•Liam Lawson starts from the back due to disqualification.
•Valtteri Bottas starts 21st after 50-place grid penalty.

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9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico City starting grid shaken after penalties for Verstappen and others

What they're saying

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The Mexico City Grand Prix starting grid will look different from how qualifying ended at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Among others, Max Verstappen also has a grid penalty for the upcoming race.
— Yahoo Sports

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