**F1: Post-Mexican GP Standings & Race Highlights**

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F1: Red Bull Rules Mexico, Max Verstappen Extends Lead

The Mexican Grand Prix was a real rollercoaster ride, but ultimately it was Red Bull who reigned supreme! Max Verstappen took the checkered flag, adding another win to his already impressive tally this season.

Let's break down what happened on track, and how the championship standings shook out after the dust settled:

Race Highlights:

1. Verstappen Dominates: Starting from pole, Max Verstappen controlled the race from start to finish. He was untouchable, extending his lead in the championship and making it look like a walk in the park.

2. Perez's Home Race Woes: Sergio Perez, the local hero, had a rough race. He started P2, but a bad start and some aggressive moves from the other drivers saw him drop back. It was a frustrating race for the Mexican driver, but hey, at least he finished the race!

3. Ferrari's Struggles Continue: Ferrari had another frustrating race. Charles Leclerc was able to hang with Verstappen for a while, but eventually faded back. The team's strategy wasn't great, and their car just wasn't fast enough to compete.

4. Alonso's Brilliant Drive: Fernando Alonso, always the master of the unexpected, had an incredible race. He started P8 and finished in a fantastic P3, proving that he's still got the talent to compete with the best.

5. Hamilton's Late Charge: Lewis Hamilton had a decent race, making his way up from P9 to P6. He was never in contention for the win, but it was good to see him fight back after a tough start to the weekend.

Championship Standings:

Max Verstappen continues to dominate the championship standings, with a massive 116-point lead over Charles Leclerc. Sergio Perez remains in P3, though he's starting to feel the heat from Fernando Alonso, who's closing in on him.

This is going to be a long shot, but can anyone stop Max Verstappen from winning his second consecutive World Championship? It's looking highly unlikely right now, but there's still plenty of racing left, so anything can happen!

Stay tuned for the Brazilian Grand Prix, where we'll see if anyone can challenge the Red Bull dominance.