The F1 championship battle is heating up, 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 just 14 points in the drivers' championship, with Max Verstappen joining the fight, 26 points behind Norris and 40 behind Piastri.
The qualifying session will take place at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on Saturday, determining the starting grid for Sunday's main event.
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Author's summary: F1 Mexican Grand Prix qualifying starts Saturday.