Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took a dominant victory in the Mexico City Grand Prix to strengthen his chances of a first world championship.
Verstappen’s title rival Lewis Hamilton was second, the Mercedes driver holding off a charge from Verstappen’s team-mate Sergio Perez in the closing laps.
Perez was on Hamilton’s tail on the last lap but was not able to pass.
Verstappen’s ninth win in 2021 gives him a 19-point lead with four races and a total of 107 points remaining.
Hamilton’s team-mate Valtteri Bottas deprived the Dutchman of the point for fastest lap on the final tour.
One of the most imposing victories of the year therefore puts Verstappen in a commanding position in the championship.
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