Lewis Hamilton stated that Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris must become “cutthroat” to hold off Max Verstappen in the 2025 Formula 1 world drivers’ championship battle.

Max Verstappen finishes fastest in second practice for the Mexican Grand Prix. Max Verstappen knows how to win here, he's won three of the last four races. He's on course to top FP2 here. Advantage Verstappen?

The Dutchman has roared back into championship contention by winning three of the last four races and is favourite to rack up victory this weekend.

The 2025 title fight is the first since 2021 where Verstappen has had a real threat to his march to the Championship. On that occasion, Verstappen led the standings over Lewis Hamilton from the 16th race of the season meaning he is in the role of hunter in 2025 rather than hunted.

McLaren must be prepared to "dig deep" if they are to hold off "cut-throat" Max Verstappen, says seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton.

Lewis Hamilton has said Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have to be cutthroat with Max Verstappen in their fight for the world championship.

McLaren’s stance on fairness and equal treatment is admirable, especially as both drivers are very evenly matched. Seven wins, five poles for Piastri. Five wins, four poles for Norris. And only 14 points separating them in the standings.

Lewis Hamilton warns McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris as Max Verstappen narrows the gap in the 2025 F1 World Drivers' Championship.

Max Verstappen has cut the driver's championship points deficit from 104 to 40, and he still has five Grands Prix to close the gap versus Norris and Piastri.

The Dutchman headed the second practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix from Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli, while title leader Oscar Piastri languished down the order. An early drama for Antonelli saw the young Italian’s car go into limp home mode in the opening moments of the session.