Verstappen finds the speed to scare rivals in Mexico after dominant practice 

ROARING BACK: Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, steers his car during a practice session of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez race track in Mexico City, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Max Verstappen threw down the gauntlet to Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris by setting a dominant pace in practice for the Mexican Grand Prix as his McLaren title rivals struggled.

The Dutchman has roared back into championship contention by winning three of the last four races and is favourite to rack up another victory in Mexico City, where he has won five times before.