Mexican Grand Prix: Verstappen Wins, Pérez Takes Second, Hamilton Third

Dutch driver Max Verstappen won the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday, ahead of teammate Sergio Pérez and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Verstappen started from pole position and led every lap of the race, controlling the pace and managing his tires expertly. Pérez passed Hamilton on the first lap and held on to second place for the rest of the race, giving Red Bull a 1-2 finish.

Hamilton drove well to secure third place, but he was never able to challenge the Red Bulls. The Mercedes driver made a late pit stop for soft tires in an attempt to close the gap to Pérez, but it wasn't enough.

Verstappen's win extends his lead in the drivers' championship to 19 points with just two races remaining.

Pérez's second-place finish moves him up to second in the standings, 16 points ahead of Hamilton. Charles Leclerc finished fourth for Ferrari, ahead of Fernando Alonso of Alpine and Lando Norris of McLaren.

The race was largely uneventful, with few overtakes and no major incidents. The only real drama came on lap 50 when George Russell's Mercedes suffered a puncture, forcing him to retire from the race. The retirement ended Russell's hopes of finishing in the top three and dropped him to fourth in the drivers' championship.

Verstappen's win was his 14th of the season, a new record for most wins in a single season.

The Dutch driver has been in dominant form all year, winning more than half of the races. He is now on the verge of securing his second consecutive drivers' championship.

Pérez's second-place finish was his second podium in a row and his fourth of the season. The Mexican driver has been a valuable asset to Red Bull this year, playing a key role in the team's success.

Hamilton's third-place finish was his first podium since the Hungarian Grand Prix. The British driver has struggled for form in recent races, but he showed signs of improvement in Mexico.