Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa believes he could have advanced to the second qualifying segment (Q2) at the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix had he not encountered late traffic during his final lap in Q1. The incident occurred during the session on October 31, 2026, according to a report from Motorsport.com.
Hirakawa stated that the traffic cost him valuable time and prevented him from improving his position. The Mexico GP qualifying session saw several drivers affected by congestion on the circuit.
