What happened: Lando Norris went wide at Turn 12 while challenging Charles Leclerc for fourth position following a restart at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Leclerc struggled for pace after the green flag and trailed Kimi Antonelli by 2.2 seconds. The off-track moment relieved immediate pressure on the Ferrari.

Why it matters: The defense preserved track position for Ferrari amid heavy tire degradation in the thin air of Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Holding fourth kept the team in prime position to maximize points in the constructors' championship battle.

What to watch: Leclerc will aim to preserve rear tire life to keep Norris outside DRS range heading toward the final stint.