What happened: Oscar Piastri made a pit stop on Lap 28, allowing Franco Colapinto to advance into eighth position at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Pierre Gasly capitalized on fresh pace shortly after, overtaking Carlos Sainz to claim 15th position.

Why it matters: Gaining eighth put Colapinto into contention for points as the midfield pit cycles unfolded. Gasly's pass continued his recovery drive through the field following an earlier switch to medium compound tires on Lap 18.

What to watch: Tire degradation and secondary pit strategies across the final 43 laps will determine whether the positions hold through the finish.