Ferrari’s win in Mexico, led by Carlos Sainz, etched his name alongside legends Jacky Ickx and Alain Prost as one of only three Ferrari drivers to secure a victory at this circuit. Combined with Red Bull’s disappointing performance, the Scuderia now rank second in the constructors’ standings, trailing only McLaren. Here are some other notable stats from the thrilling 71-lap race:
Sainz’s Hot Streak: Sainz finished first and second in his last two races, marking a shift after a 14-race streak of not placing higher than third.
Multiple Wins Milestone: This season, Sainz achieved his first dual-win season (Australia and now Mexico), with three prior career wins.
Rare Ferrari Wins in Mexico: Ferrari’s last victories in Mexico were in 1970 (Ickx) and 1990 (Prost).
Winning from Pole: This is only the third time in 12 races a driver won from pole, following Norris in the Netherlands and Singapore.
First Podium in Mexico: Sainz claimed his maiden podium finish in Mexico, making him the first Spanish-speaking driver to win in the world’s largest Spanish-speaking city.
McLaren’s Mexico Milestone: Norris’s P2 gave McLaren their first Mexico podium since Senna’s P3 in 1991, marking their 19th podium of the season—their highest since 2007.
Ferrari’s Close One-Two: With Leclerc’s P3, Ferrari nearly achieved back-to-back one-twos, a feat last seen in 2008.
Ferrari’s Constructors’ Rise: Ferrari now hold second in the constructors’ standings, just 29 points behind McLaren.
Other notable finishes included:
Hamilton in P4: The Mexico race marked Hamilton’s first time off the podium here since 2018.
Magnussen’s Best Finish: P7 for Haas was his highest finish since Bahrain 2022.
Points for Haas: Both Haas cars scored points, their third double-points finish in 2024.
Gasly’s Consistent Points: Alpine’s Gasly, who placed 10th, scored his sixth points finish of the season.
Alonso’s Bad Luck: Alonso retired due to technical issues, echoing his 2023 DNF in Mexico City.
These stats underscore Ferrari’s momentum, pushing them closer to a championship comeback as they chase their first constructors' title since 2008.