Lando Norris topped final practice for the Mexico Grand Prix by just 0.001s over Kimi Antonelli at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Reigning champion Norris initially trailed Antonelli's benchmark before reasserting dominance on soft tyres. Lewis Hamilton set the early pace with a 1m18.268s before Norris claimed top spot.
Charles Leclerc remained third, 0.117s behind. Championship leader Max Verstappen struggled with brakes, finishing fifth. Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad secured the best of the rest spots for Racing Bulls.
Ryo Hirakawa substituted for the benched Esteban Ocon in the Haas, finishing 19th. Valtteri Bottas and Gabriel Bortoleto also encountered power unit issues. Sergio Perez failed to set a lap, prompting a precautionary engine change ahead of qualifying.
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