Lando Norris moved ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to lead Formula 1’s championship for the first time since April with a dominant win at the Mexican Grand Prix.

Norris led from start to finish to take a one-point title lead over Piastri, who had been on top of the standings since winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix early in the season.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc held off title outsider Max Verstappen in the closing laps for second position.

Verstappen’s late charge was thwarted by a Virtual Safety Car period just as he appeared to be in range of the Ferrari driver – he has moved to within 35 points of the title lead.

Piastri could only manage fifth, struggling to get past Haas driver Oliver Bearman late on. Bearman held on for fourth position, the best result of his rookie year and equaling the best result in Haas’ nine-year tenure on the grid.

Holding the position also ensured Norris will leave Mexico with the championship lead with four rounds and one sprint race to run.

“Beautiful weekend. Well done everyone. Incredible result,” Norris said on the radio after the race.