The F1 championship battle is intensifying, with McLaren's title hopefuls and reigning champion Max Verstappen competing for pole position in the Mexican Grand Prix qualifying.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are separated by just 14 points in the drivers' championship, with Verstappen joining the fight, 26 points behind Norris and 40 points behind Piastri.
The title battle looks set to go down to the wire.
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez hosts the first competitive session of the Mexican GP weekend on Saturday.
Author's summary: F1 qualifying today for the Mexican Grand Prix.