Max Verstappen chalked up his 16th Formula 1 win of 2023 at the Mexico Grand Prix, but his inexorable dominance has ceased to be a surprise.
There were, however, a series of other interesting threads that emerged during the weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, as rumours over the drivers' futures in the Red Bull stable intensified in the aftermath; Sergio Perez's first-corner crash and Daniel Ricciardo's long-awaited return to the points underlined their contrasting fortunes.
Add into the mix a safety car, a driver's retribution for a qualifying mistake, and the unique conditions experienced in Mexico City, and there's plenty of intrigue despite a relatively tepid race at the very front.
Here's all the key talking points from Mexico, as F1's final triple-header of the year approaches its next stage in Brazil.
1. Perez's attempt to disprove a time-tested racing adage adds to the evidence
Source: Autosport