Carlos Sainz Jr. secured his first pole position of the season at the Mexican GP, showcasing a strong performance at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Meanwhile, Sergio Perez's struggles continued as he failed to progress past the first round of qualifying, leaving him to start 18th in a challenging race. Max Verstappen qualified second despite engine issues, while Lando Norris rounded out the top three. Perez's performance has been disappointing this year, raising concerns about his future with Red Bull as he aims to recover points amid a fierce constructors' championship race.