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Verstappen Doubts Mexico GP Success Amid Speed Struggles

10/26/2025

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Max Verstappen expressed pessimism about his Mexico City Grand Prix chances after qualifying fifth.
He said the Red Bull has no pace, and Turn 1 performance won't change that.
Verstappen trails championship leader Lando Norris by 40 points and says qualifying has been very difficult.
He acknowledged the team struggled to find speed at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and plans to stay out of trouble.

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Max Verstappen expressed pessimism about his Mexico City Grand Prix chances after qualifying fifth.
He said the Red Bull has no pace, and Turn 1 performance won't change that.
Verstappen trails championship leader Lando Norris by 40 points and says qualifying has been very difficult.
He acknowledged the team struggled to find speed at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and plans to stay out of trouble.