Oscar Piastri expressed disappointment after his unexpected exit in Q1 during the Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying, finishing P17 on the grid. Despite showing promise earlier in the day by topping third practice, Piastri struggled in qualifying, locking up and losing grip, which hindered his performance. His time was deleted due to track limits, and despite a brief improvement, he fell back after other drivers posted faster times. Piastri acknowledged the challenges but remained hopeful for recovery during the race.