FIA post-Qualifying press conference – Mexico City

Lando Norris reflected on his "natural" and surprising pole lap, asserting his focus is purely on winning the Mexico City Grand Prix despite the notorious long run to Turn 1. Charles Leclerc, P2, acknowledged McLaren's exceptional pace, emphasizing the challenging low-grip conditions and Ferrari's strong race start aspirations. Lewis Hamilton, P3, celebrated Ferrari's best qualifying, attributing it to refined processes and improved car understanding. Both Ferrari drivers anticipate aggressive starts and managing "lift-and-coast" will be crucial. They also recognized the threat from Max Verstappen (P5) and Oscar Piastri (P8), expecting them to advance through the field.