Verstappen wins Mexican Grand Prix, extending F1 title lead

Lewis Hamilton finishes second at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

ANKARA (AA) - Max Verstappen earned his third career victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix and his ninth win of the 2021 season Sunday.

The Dutch driver for Red Bull Racing Honda created a 16.555-second gap between Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and a 17.752-second gap between third finisher and teammate Sergio Perez at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

The victory was crucial for Verstappen, who is currently at the top of the Drivers’ Standings with 312.5 points, while British driver Hamilton is in second spot with 293.5 points and Mercedes' Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas is in third with 185 points.

Mercedes still lead the Constructor Standings with 478.5 points while Red Bull Racing Honda are only one point behind with 477.5 points and Ferrari are third with 268.5 points.

The next round in Formula One will be held in Brazil from Nov. 12-14.

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