The F1 championship battle is intensifying, with McLaren's title hopefuls and reigning champion Max Verstappen competing for pole position.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are separated by 14 points in the drivers' championship, with Max Verstappen joining the fight, 26 points behind Norris and 40 behind Piastri.
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez hosts the qualifying session on Saturday, where the drivers will compete for pole position for Sunday's main event.
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Author's summary: F1 championship battle heats up.