The starting grid of the Mexican GP: there are two penalized

After a qualification incredible, the starting grid of the Mexican Grand Prix always opens with Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver snatches the best performance and will start with George next to him Russell. Yesterday was a super qualifying at home Mercedes not only with the young Briton, but also with Lewis Hamilton who opens the second row together with Sergio Perez. We expect a demonic race from the landlord who will immediately try to attack the two cars of the Brackley team.

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Third row for Ferrari

Opening the third row is the first Ferrari, that of Carlos Sainz. Many difficulties encountered yesterday by the Maranello team which, with the choice of the most charged wing, hopes to obtain a good result in the race. Instead, it surprises a lot in the sixth square Valtteri Bottas. The Finn was undoubtedly yesterday's MVP, but today is the decisive moment in which he will have to try to bring home fundamental points for his team. It won't be an easy departure for him, considering the possible attack of Charles Leclerc who will start in seventh position with la McLaren by Norris. Rounding out the top ten are the two solid Alpines with Esteban Ocon ninth and Fernando Alonso tenth.

Who seeks redemption

Within the the eleventh square Daniel Ricciardo, who will have Guanyu Zhou at his side. Immediately behind are the two AlphaTauri with the thirteenth position of Tsunoda and fourteenth of Gasly. The difficulties still continue for the team from Faenza, as well as only at Haas fifteenth with Mick Schumacher. The German knows he's playing for the future and is looking for a points zone that would be worth gold.

At the bottom of the grill

Sixteenth place instead for Sebastian Vettel who, after the wonderful performance in America, finds himself forced to start from the rear, as well as Albon who will start in the penultimate row together with Latifi. In the background, the two penalized players of the weekend: Magnussen, in penultimate position, and Lance Stroll.

Everything is ready

So this is the starting grid for the Mexican Grand Prix. Never like tonight, we are talking about a completely unpredictable race, considering the two Mercedes in the first two rows. Appointment then not to be missed with the switching off of the traffic lights scheduled for 21.00.