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MEX / Mexico City

2023 Mexico Grand Prix

The race scored 4.7/10best watched as highlights.

Worth watching index

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4.7 / 10

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Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The 2023 Mexico Grand Prix delivers a middle-of-the-road viewing experience that relies on a couple of major incidents to generate its drama. An explosive three-wide collision at Turn 1 provided immediate shock, while a mid-race red flag for a heavy crash reset the grid and set up a standing restart. Plenty of passing took place deeper in the pack as drivers carved their way through on differing tire strategies, but the contest up front rarely felt in genuine doubt once the race found its rhythm. It offers a few memorable highlights, but overall it stands as a fairly average race.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 20 Avg
Overtakes (total) 93 +92%
Lead Changes 0 -100%
Grid Movement 49.5 +66%
Interruptions 3 +109%
Retirements 5 +96%
Winning Margin 13.9s +53%
Podium Gap 9.2s +7%
Strategy Variety 4 +48%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 2.0 Avg
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 1.8 ±0.2
Late Drama 5.0 ±1.0
Unpredictability 4.2 ±0.2
Midfield Racing 7.2 ±0.2
Stakes 5.2 ±0.2
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 Mexico Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2023 Mexico Grand Prix delivers a middle-of-the-road viewing experience that relies on a couple of major incidents to generate its drama. An explosive three-wide collision at Turn 1 provided immediate shock, while a mid-race red flag for a heavy crash reset the grid and set up a standing restart. Plenty of passing took place deeper in the pack as drivers carved their way through on differing tire strategies, but the contest up front rarely felt in genuine doubt once the race found its rhythm. It offers a few memorable highlights, but overall it stands as a fairly average race.

What was the score for the 2023 Mexico Grand Prix?

The 2023 Mexico Grand Prix received a 4.7/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2023 Mexico Grand Prix?

No, the 2023 Mexico Grand Prix was held in dry conditions.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

4.3

Max Verstappen took victory from third on the grid after overtaking the front-row Ferraris at the start, despite a red flag interrupting proceedings midway through. Home favorite Sergio Perez crashed out on the opening lap, leaving Verstappen to control the race ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for a modest overall spectacle.

Team Variety

10.0

Seven different constructors scored points in Mexico City, led by Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari on the podium. McLaren, AlphaTauri, Williams, and Alpine also secured top-10 finishes to ensure a diverse spread across the grid.

Grid Chaos

6.4

Qualifying produced a mixed grid as Ferrari locked out the front row with Charles Leclerc on pole ahead of Carlos Sainz. Daniel Ricciardo put his AlphaTauri an impressive fourth, while Lando Norris found himself starting down in 17th after a difficult Saturday.

Race Interruptions

7.5

An early Virtual Safety Car was needed to clear front wing debris from Charles Leclerc's car following a Turn 1 collision with Sergio Perez. A longer stoppage occurred at halfway when Kevin Magnussen suffered a suspension failure and crashed into the barriers, triggering a Safety Car and a red flag.

Tyre Strategy Variety

10.0

Teams utilized four distinct strategy variations across the race distance, particularly around the mid-race standing restart. The red flag allowed drivers to rethink their tactics, splitting the field between used medium and hard tyres for the final stint.

Dnf Factor

10.0

Five drivers failed to reach the chequered flag, giving this dimension a maximum score. Sergio Perez retired after his lap-one clash, Kevin Magnussen crashed out heavily, and Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, and Logan Sargeant were also listed among the retirements.

Overtakes Total

10.0

The race featured 93 total passes across the 71 laps, providing plenty of wheel-to-wheel action through the field. Lando Norris was a key contributor as he charged through from 17th on the grid to finish fifth.

Overtakes Top10

5.4

There were 20 passes recorded among the top 10 positions throughout the afternoon. Max Verstappen set the tone with a launch into Turn 1, while Lewis Hamilton later made a clean overtake on Charles Leclerc to claim second place.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

With dry track conditions throughout the afternoon, the race registered a mid-range score on tyre compound variation. The running was conducted entirely on slick tyres without wet weather interventions.

Top3 Gap

3.4

Max Verstappen crossed the finish line 13.875 seconds clear of second-placed Lewis Hamilton. Charles Leclerc rounded out the podium a further nine seconds back, resulting in a low score for top-three proximity.

Rain Factor

0.0

The Grand Prix took place under completely dry weather conditions at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. With no rain falling during the event, this factor recorded a score of zero.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MHHH
2
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Mercedes / Finished
MHM
3
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
MHH
4
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Ferrari / Finished
MHH
5
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
SHMM
6
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
MHM
7
Daniel RICCIARDO
Daniel RICCIARDO
AlphaTauri / Finished
MHH
8
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
MHM
9
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
HMM
10
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Alpine / Finished
HM
11
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
MHH
12
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
AlphaTauri / Finished
MHH
13
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MHM
14
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Alfa Romeo / Finished
MHH
15
ZHOU Guanyu
ZHOU Guanyu
Alfa Romeo / Finished
MHH
16
Logan SARGEANT
Logan SARGEANT
Williams / DNF
MHM
17
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / DNF
MHH
18
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / DNF
MHH
19
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Haas F1 Team / DNF
MH
20
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Red Bull Racing / DNF
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Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
491 16
2
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
240 2
3
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
220 0
4
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
183 1
5
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
183 0
6
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
169 0
7
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
166 0
8
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
151 0
9
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
87 0
10
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
56 0
11
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
53 0
12
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine F1 Team
45 0
13
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
27 0
14
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Alfa Romeo
10 0
15
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Haas F1 Team
9 0
16
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
AlphaTauri
8 0
17
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo
AlphaTauri
6 0
18
Guanyu Zhou
Guanyu Zhou
Alfa Romeo
6 0
19
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
3 0
20
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
AlphaTauri
2 0
21
Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant
Williams
1 0
22
Nyck de Vries
AlphaTauri
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Red Bull
Red Bull
731 18
2
Mercedes
Mercedes
371 0
3
Ferrari
Ferrari
349 1
4
McLaren
McLaren
256 0
5
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
236 0
6
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
101 0
7
Williams
Williams
28 0
8
AlphaTauri
AlphaTauri
16 0
9
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
16 0
10
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
12 0
05

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