The F1 championship battle is intensifying, with McLaren's title hopefuls and reigning champion Max Verstappen competing for pole position in the Mexican Grand Prix qualifying.
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 points behind Piastri.
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez will host the qualifying session, where the drivers will compete for pole position for Sunday's main event.
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Author's summary: F1 Mexican Grand Prix qualifying starts today.