2018 Mexican Grand Prix

Lore & Background

Max Verstappen won the race after taking the lead on lap 1, his teammate Daniel Ricciardo bogged down badly at the start. The two Ferraris of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Räikkönen completed the podium. Lewis Hamilton's fourth-place finish was enough for him to claim the 2018 World Drivers' Championship with two rounds to go. Pole sitter Ricciardo retired on lap 61, his eighth retirement of the year.

In Their Own Story

In the cockpit, Max Verstappen felt the familiar vibration of the RB14, his eyes locked on the tarmac as he surged past rivals with surgical precision. The crowd's roar was a distant hum compared to the mechanical symphony of his car cutting through the altitude. As he crossed the finish line ahead of Daniel Ricciardo, the realization hit: this wasn't just another podium; it was a statement. The pit wall erupted in cheers that echoed across the desert landscape, sealing a perfect day for the Austrian outfit. In that moment, the future of Red Bull Racing seemed as clear and bright as the Mexican sun.

Reader's Guide

Qualifying: Daniel Ricciardo took pole position from teammate Verstappen and with Hamilton in third. This was Ricciardo's last pole position. Race: Max Verstappen won the race after taking the lead on lap 1, his teammate Ricciardo bogged down badly at the start. The two Ferraris of Vettel and Räikkönen completed the podium. Lewis Hamilton's fourth-place finish was enough for him to claim the 2018 World Drivers' Championship with two rounds to go. Pole sitter Ricciardo retired on lap 61, his eighth retirement of the year. Nico Hülkenberg finished a fine 6th place ahead of Charles Leclerc, while Stoffel Vandoorne equalled his best finish of the season in 8th place.

Did You Know?

• Max Verstappen's win was his second win of the season.
• Daniel Ricciardo retired on lap 61, his eighth retirement of the year.
• Lewis Hamilton clinched his fifth Drivers' World Championship with this race.