Antonelli clinched the title – but who shone most in Mexico? Driver ratings

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Mexico City Grand Prix. Max Verstappen claimed his sixth Mexico City Grand Prix victory as Kimi Antonelli became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history. Verstappen held off Lewis Hamilton after a late safety car restart, while third place was enough for Antonelli to secure the title with four grands prix remaining. Here are my ratings for how the drivers performed across the whole weekend in Mexico City. 'We've got big problems' – Hamilton says Ferrari need 'serious talks' Not quite a perfect weekend but a superb Sunday. Started fifth after a grid penalty and took full advantage of the Ferrari squabble ahead before holding off Hamilton through two restarts to claim his third win in four races.
A brilliant first Ferrari pole and arguably his strongest weekend with the team. Played his part in both drivers going too deep at Turn Four on lap one, but recovered to push Verstappen all the way and also set the fastest lap. The pressure was enormous and he handled it superbly. Managed an excellent first stint on the soft tyre, produced a decisive move on Leclerc after the red flag and finished on the podium to become Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion. There was plenty of
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