Much of the talk going into the Mexican weekend has been on Verstappen’s title charge which has seen him reduce the gap to 40 points. Asked about his verdict, Leclerc said if he had to bet, he would still go with one of the McLaren drivers.

Charles Leclerc has admitted he is not surprised by the late title charge from Max Verstappen, which is putting pressure on both McLaren drivers. The Scuderia Ferrari driver explained how Verstappen has consistently been at the top of his game before touching on how the Red Bull team has continued to push their development.

Currently, Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris by 14 points. However, Red Bull star and reigning champion Max Verstappen is threatening to take the title away from McLaren. Having trailed by more than 100 points before the summer break, the Dutchman has cut the gap to Piastri to just 40 points after winning three out of the last four races.

Max Verstappen lands another jab in the 2025 Formula 1 title fight as he wins the United States Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri only fifth

Max Verstappen looks to be the driver to beat at the Mexico City Grand Prix after ending Friday on top; Oscar Piastri has work to do after a disappointing second practice; watch final practice on Saturday at 6.

AUSTIN – Max Verstappen continued his late-season charge up the 2025 Formula One drivers’ championship standings with a commanding win at the United States Grand Prix, leading every lap from pole and crossing the line ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc.

Championship leader Oscar Piastri was only fourth fastest in first practice for the Mexican Grand Prix as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc set the pace.

Verstappen’s taste of Ferrari glory came in the Italian auto manufacturer’s 296 GT3 car at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany. The Dutchman teamed up with British racer Chris Lulham to represent Emil Frey Racing at the four-hour event.