A race full of twists and turns that just ended in Mexico. Max Verstappen also triumphs in the second stage of this American hat-trick, at Sergio Perez's home. Own the Mexican leaves his home arena and his fans well in advance and with a bitter taste in his mouth due to the spectacular contact at the start with Charles Leclerc which cost him the race. Unlike Perez, Charles who started in Pole Position managed to get back on track by finishing the race on the podium despite the uncertainty about the strategy after the red flag. Superlative podium also for Lewis Hamilton who took home second place. Even though there are three people on the podium, there are different protagonists this weekend. Let's see them with the tops and flops of the Mexico City GP at Fanta F1.
The Tops of the Mexico City GP
Let's start with the best three. It's not on purpose but these coincide perfectly with the three drivers most voted by the public Sky Sports F1.
Land Norris: Let's start with the driver who won the popular vote above all thanks to the wonderful overtaking he made in the second part of the race. Lando, who started from the back after a bad qualifying, recovered up to mid-table, demonstrating his talent and determination once he reached the positions that matter, namely those in the points. The English driver comes from four consecutive podiums and although he missed it, on a difficult track he managed to get in front of Russell's Mercedes. His courage brings many points to Fanta F1! Well done Lando.
Lewis Hamilton: Lewis Hamilton is back to the Lewis he once was, the one who spends half the time complaining about the tires over the radio but then comes out with a vengeance, taking the podium with great malice. Mexico smiles at him. He beat the two Ferraris who started on the front row in a race where it was easy to go under pressure and make mistakes. Talent pays off. In this case, those who bought it at Fanta F1 were rewarded with a good amount of points.
Daniel Ricardo: What a weekend for Daniel. After his return from injury, in Austin, came a splendid performance from the Italian-Australian. Second row in qualifying and final P7. It cannot be said that he didn't try to hold on to his starting position. The AlphaTauri flew on the track. Daniel was able to seize this opportunity, which not everyone could. Even those with superior machines…
The Flops of the Mexico City GP
Sergio Perez: And let's talk about him, Sergio Perez. The home champion, in front of his fans, perhaps let himself be fooled by haste and emotion, finishing straight at the first corner after a flight that was nothing short of spectacular. It's difficult to think that this won't impact his future. Red Bull could aspire to a double, playing strategy and exploiting the full potential of the RB19. But the identity shown on the car does not match that of Perez. An opportunity thrown away, like his RB19, in flight after the contact with Leclerc.
Fernando Alonso: Aston Martin continues its dark period. Throughout the race, Alonso did nothing but hold Sargeant's veil, like a bridesmaid does with the bride. At the end comes the withdrawal, double considering that of Stroll. They are throwing away everything they built at the beginning of the season. Also unsuccessful at Fanta F1.
Yuki Tsunoda: Like us, probably many Fantasy managers, upon seeing the contact between Tsunoda and Piastri, will have thrown a punch at the nearest surface. A splendid comeback race ruined by the rush of wanting to take the position on Oscar too. He who is satisfied enjoys, says the saying. And in motorsport it's right to want 101% from yourself and the car but as long as you use your head. In that situation Yuki didn't need such a carom. She could have studied overtaking better. She wanted to follow in Perez's footsteps. Fortunately, however, he managed to finish the race. However, there is deep bitterness because the loot at Fanta F1 was quite substantial.
