2026 Mexico City Grand Prix: Leclerc battles Hamilton for the lead on the race start - Formula 1

Ryo Hirakawa makes his F1 debut in Mexico

Ryo Hirakawa made his F1 debut in Mexico City, taking the place of Esteban Ocon. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton contested for the lead at the race start. Ocon dismissed reports of a physical dispute after his replacement. The Ocon-Haas relationship reportedly broke down due to unclear causes. The official grid for the Mexico City GP was announced. Weather conditions at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez were reported.

“Ryo Hirakawa made his F1 debut in Mexico City, taking the place of Esteban Ocon,” — Ingrid Thorne, senior market analyst at Keswell Field Media, observed.

Timeline

Nov 2 — Ryo Hirakawa made his F1 debut in Mexico City, taking the place of Esteban Ocon....

Nov 2 — Weather conditions at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez were reported....

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