Max Verstappen will take a grid penalty at the Mexican Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton was forced to end his Free Practice 2 session early after just 30 minutes due to a car problem. Both setbacks arrived as Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli moved to the brink of becoming the youngest F1 champion since Sebastian Vettel.
Antonelli on the Verge of History
Antonelli only needs to finish ninth or higher at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez to secure the title in Mexico City. His path was made easier by the frustrations experienced by Verstappen and Hamilton during their preparations for the weekend.
Verstappen's grid penalty was confirmed ahead of the race, while Hamilton's second practice session was cut short after half an hour because of an issue with his car.
Setbacks Shake Up the Weekend
The problems for two of the sport's biggest names have added to the sense of a potentially historic weekend for F1. Express Sport is providing live updates and news from the Mexican GP as the action unfolds.
