Verstappen wins Mexico City GP for record sixth time and jokes about renaming it 'Maxico'

Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix after starting from fifth, taking the lead following a time penalty for Charles Leclerc. The victory was his sixth at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, a new personal record for the circuit where he has won most often in his career.

After the race, Verstappen joked that the event should be renamed the 'Maxico' Grand Prix, saying he loves the city, the environment and the fans. He said his car simply came alive this weekend and that the team has consistently come together for him at the venue.

Verstappen also admitted to engine braking problems during the race, which he said occur randomly and are not consistent, adding that the high temperatures at the circuit make it difficult to keep everything running optimally.