Max Verstappen:
"It was a tough weekend. The start was good but after that we had no pace, we struggled on both compounds for the rest of the race. Because of the penalties we had a long pitstop, and it was a recovery drive to score as many points as possible after that. It is what it is. We need to understand what went wrong this weekend but there was not much else we could have done today. There's a lot of things that we want to do better, and we will need to work hard to come back stronger in Brazil."
Sergio Perez:
"It was a very difficult one today, we were recovering well in the race, we had a really good start and although we unfortunately got the time penalty, I think we were making progress and were going to score good points. Then I had the incident with Liam, he was the first hard tyre and we were a lot faster, we targeted the inside, we had the corner and I wasn't expecting him to be there, I had the position going into turn five, he was off the track, came back on and I wasn't expecting him to carry on straight. He took the whole side of the car off, he damaged my whole sidepod and my floor. I don't really get it, it was totally avoidable, he just went for the incident and it ruined both our races. I am very frustrated at how this weekend went, and I am very sorry for my Team and my people, it was simply the worse GP I have had at home."
Lewis Hamilton:
We ultimately moved forward and brought home good points today for the team. We weren't looking so racy in the first stint; I didn't have enough front-wing in the car and was suffering with lots of understeer. We were able to improve the balance at our second stop and our pace got better. Even if we had enjoyed that speed in the first stint though, we still wouldn't have had the pace to challenge those ahead for the podium. P4 and P5 is still slightly better than we predicted today though so we can be pleased with our afternoon.
This hasn't been the smoothest weekend for the team, but we've gathered a lot of information across both specifications. We can now analyse that data and evaluate the best way forward for next weekend in Brazil and the rest of the season. Hopefully we can get the car in a slightly better spot for Interlagos and take the fight to the Ferraris and McLarens.
George Russell:
I had a strong first stint, but I hit a bump as I overtook the McLaren of Oscar Piastri at the start of my second stint and picked up some front-wing damage. It was definitely costing me a couple of tenths a lap in terms of performance which was a bit of a shame. We had to do over 30 laps carrying that but even without it, we wouldn't have had the speed to challenge for the podium. Overall, then, P4 and P5 is likely where we deserved to be today as a team and perhaps a little bit better than we thought going into the race.
We will keep working hard to improve as we want to be battling right at the front. We continue to make progress with the car, as you can see with the gap increasing to the teams behind us in the championship. We've also closed the gap on Red Bull since the start of the season but it's clear that Ferrari and McLaren have made even more progress. We will use these final four races of the season to continue building our learning, test different things out, and set ourselves up well for next year.
Charles Leclerc:
It was a difficult race and I think P3 was the best we could do, having spent the weekend a bit on the back foot. The first stint was all about managing the tyre temperatures which was not easy. After that I just had to bring it home and maximise the points we scored as a team. It was a good race for Carlos and a nice points haul for the team, which has been working really well, coming back to the level we want to be at, which is amazing to see.
Our target is still to fight for the Constructors' title and we are getting closer thanks to weekends like the last two. Now on to the final race of this triple header where we will push to keep up this momentum.
Carlos Sainz:
I'm incredibly happy! I've been chasing another win since Australia and getting it here in Mexico makes it even more special, as it almost feels like a second home to me with the incredible support of the Mexican fans! My family is also here this weekend so I can't ask for more.
We knew losing a position at the start could happen but regaining it quickly by diving down the inside into turn 1 was the key to the race. From there it was all about managing tyres and pace, a very smooth operation until the chequered flag!
This second win in a row is a further testament to the work the team has done in recent months, we are getting closer in the Constructors' Championship and we'll fight until the end as a team. Congrats to everyone! On to Brazil!
Lando Norris
"It was a good race but a very tough race. Over the first few laps, a lot of it was just trying to stay in the race and avoid any crashes. With Verstappen, I knew what to expect, and I just tried to avoid it. I think in the end, we were probably the quickest car today. We're doing a very good job as a team, so we'll keep our heads down, keep focused and keep pushing. A big thanks to all the team, and then the fans today, they make this race very enjoyable."
Oscar Piastri
"A difficult afternoon, but I think it was all we could have done. We made up a good chunk of places and the car was in a good spot, I just struggled through the traffic. It was a shame to not get Kevin Magnussen at the end, but we got ourselves back in the points and that's the main thing."
Lance Stroll:
"It was a hard-fought race today. We did everything we could while managing some cooling issues, but we are still just lacking the pace to fight for points. It's been a tough couple of weeks, but hopefully in Brazil we can be a little more competitive."
Fernando Alonso:
"We took advantage of a chaotic start and everything was under control from our side as we battled just outside the top ten. However, by lap 13 the brake temperatures were a little high and unfortunately a few laps later we had to retire the car. I felt a lot of love this weekend with lots of nice messages and respect from people. Despite the result, I have a positive feeling from the weekend and I'm confident we can have better performance in Brazil."
Esteban Ocon:
"It was a difficult and long race for us today. It is not easy to start from the very back and although we had a few fights to be able to move up to thirteenth place, the pace was not enough for us to reach the points. We have some work to do ahead of next weekend to understand where we can improve. There are a few days for us to work together for a better result in Brazil and we will aim to maximise everything we can there on another Sprint weekend where there are two opportunities to score points."
Pierre Gasly:
"I'm very pleased with the point today. It's only one point - probably the best we could achieve - but it's satisfying as it's been a few races since we last scored and it shows that we are continuing to improve. After a strong Qualifying yesterday, it was important for us to confirm that with a reward, so I'm happy for the team that we got tenth place today. It was a close call at Turn 1. I felt some contact, then I saw Yuki [Tsunoda] go off, so certainly quite fortunate to escape from that. From there, we just drove our own race and focused on managing everything as best as we could. Next week, we go to São Paulo for another Sprint event. We have some work to do, especially our race pace, but I'm optimistic for another positive weekend."
Alex Albon:
It was a tricky one today. We didn't have the best launch, and everyone was fighting for the same position into Turn 1, so it's unfortunate that we got squeezed with nowhere to go, but that's racing. It's been a tough few weeks with multiple incidents and some bad timing, so we need to find a way to bounce back. Looking at the positives, we've learned a lot this weekend and finally started to understand and correct some of the balance issues we've been struggling with over the last few races. I also think we could've scored points today, so hopefully, we can turn things around and focus on Brazil, the last race of the triple-header.
Franco Colapinto:
We had a good race today but, of course, starting from P16 with a McLaren and a Red Bull behind me, it was always going to be tricky. It was difficult after yesterday's Qualifying as we suffered a lot with the rear tyres, however we did a good job in maximising what we had and managing with the tools available to try to fix the balance. Overall, it was a job well done but not quite enough for points. We'll turn our focus to Brazil where we'll aim to fight for points as a team.
Liam Lawson:
"A frustrating race, not the result we wanted. With the speed we had this weekend we could have scored points. It's very disappointing to come away with nothing this weekend, especially when we had a package that was strong. We needed that clean air and unfortunately spent the whole race behind the gear box of another car. We had incidents all throughout and we tried the strategy that worked last week but it just didn't work today. We'll learn from that, and we'll try and do a better job next week."
Yuki Tsunoda:
"There just wasn't enough space. It was a racing incident. It was very tricky. If I had qualified where our true pace was, we wouldn't have been in that position. I'm very sorry to the Team. They did a fantastic job to prepare everything from yesterday. I want to make it up to them in Brazil."
Valtteri Bottas:
"I believe we maximised our performance today, even though the end result was not as strong as I had hoped. Still, we improved and that's what we have to take with us into the next race. At the start, I got a bit boxed in, and that limited my ability to make up positions. After that, the race was relatively straightforward, as we followed our planned strategy and even extended the first stint by a handful of laps. While it may not have been the best possible outcome in terms of end position, the positive is that we were able to fight more effectively than we have been able to recently. Our pace was in line with some of our closest competitors, which gives us confidence for the next rounds. Now, we must keep our focus on the next upgrade to be as effective as the latest, as we hope it will arrive soon. This will hopefully make us take another step in this direction."
Guanyu Zhou:
"Our race today was quite challenging, with brake overheating early on that forced us to lift off regularly and throughout the race, compromising our pace each lap. It's definitely something we have to look into to understand the root cause of the issue. It felt like we had more to give, but we still managed to hold our own and stay competitive with the cars around us. It's a step forward, something we weren't able to do just a few races ago, so it's encouraging progress. The team will keep working hard and with São Paulo coming up, we'll give it our all to be even closer in the mix."
Kevin Magnussen:
"It was a perfect day, really. We got everything right, the balance of the car was right in that sweet spot, and I was able to manage the tires when I needed and push hard when I needed. P7 is a better result than we could've hoped for because we had Piastri cruising through the field and I just about managed to keep him behind. The last year or so has been tough, and I feel like I'm finding my rhythm again, so I hope we can finish this year really nailing points in these last four races."
Nico Hulkenberg:
"It's an awesome day with another double points finish for the team. I'm very happy for Kevin as well who drove a brilliant weekend, he really deserved that. I think that's another eight points, so we'll take it and bank those, and it's positive being so competitive. It feels very rewarding; everyone's work is paying off and we're now consistently a contender for points. It shows the consistency within the package and the car, and it makes me look forward to next week and the three races after."
