Immediately yellow flag at the start of the Formula 1 Mexican GP, 18 / a test of the world championship held at the Hermanos Rodriguez circuit in Mexico City.
Max Verstappen, who started from third place, managed to overtake the Mercedes that occupied the front row and took the lead, while Valtteri Bottas, who was on pole, was surprised by the move of the Dutch Red Bull and after the first corner was touched by another car, ending up in the head of the tail.
In the tussle, it was decided to display the yellow flag.
After the safety car came out, on lap five, Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton with Mercedes and Sergio Perez with Red Bull set off in order.
Fifth place for Charles Leclerc and sixth for Carlos Sainz with Ferraris.