Norris leads Hamilton in FP3 ahead of Mexico City GP

Lando Norris showcased dominant form in Free Practice 3 for the Mexico City Grand Prix, topping the session with a blistering 1m 16.633s lap. The McLaren driver was over three-tenths faster than Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, who secured second, while Mercedes' George Russell completed the top three. Significantly, Norris's championship rivals faced challenges, with Oscar Piastri finishing fifth and Max Verstappen, who reported 'no grip, front and rear', managing only sixth. The session underscored Norris's strong pace heading into qualifying, leaving his competitors with work to do. Fernando Alonso also had a troubled session, finishing 20th due to a car issue.