The F1 championship battle is heating up, with McLaren's title hopefuls and reigning champion Max Verstappen competing for pole position.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are separated by 14 points in the drivers' championship, with Max Verstappen joining the fight, 26 points behind Norris and 40 behind Piastri.
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez hosts the first competitive session of the Mexican GP weekend on Saturday.
McLaren's two young stars are going all out to secure pole position.
Author's summary: F1 championship battle heats up.