Leclerc led both FP1 and FP2 by comfortable margins on a Ferrari-friendly circuit. One-stop is increasingly favored by Pirelli despite resurfacing, with Mexico's historically low tire wear making fuel-light strategies viable. Norris and Russell are close enough to challenge but Ferrari's pace edge is clear.
Race predictions · 2026
Mexico City Grand Prix 2026: our predictions
Overall confidence: LikelyLocked Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:52:22 UTC
The picks
| Call | Our pick |
|---|---|
| Winner | Charles Leclerc |
| Podium (any order) | Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, George Russell |
| Pole | Charles Leclerc |
| Dominant strategy | One-stop |
| Safety car? | Yes |
The reasoning
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