McLaren’s Lando Norris will start the Mexico City Grand Prix from pole position after a commanding final lap secured his first pole in several races. He leads Charles Leclerc and Sir Lewis Hamilton, who delivered Ferrari’s best qualifying performance of the year, starting third for Sunday’s race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

Formula 1 is poised to make a monumental return to Africa, with Rwanda and South Africa emerging as frontrunners in the race to host a GP.

McLaren’s Lando Norris delivered a scintillating performance to secure pole position with a cracking time of 1:22.595, setting the stage...