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‘Only death can protect us’: How the folk saint La Santa Muerte reflects violence in Mexico

When a life-size skeleton dressed like the Grim Reaper first appeared on a street altar in Tepito, Mexico City, in 2001, many passersby instinctively crossed themselves. The figure was La Santa Muerte – or Holy Death – a female folk saint cloaked in mystery and controversy that had previously been…

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2025

Michael Schumacher's Record Under Threat as Max Verstappen Closes In on F1 Greats

Red Bull star Max Verstappen has cemented his status among F1's all-time greats, passing Sebastian Vettel for the third-most career podiums (123) and now closing in on Michael Schumacher (155).

International Business Times UK · Oct 28, 2025

How Lando Norris silenced Mexico boo-boys and flipped F1 title race momentum

Jeers directed at Norris by fans after his victory in Mexico City were bewildering, but the British driver, who now has a one-point lead in the world championship, won’t care a jot after his ‘best weekend’

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

F1 Mexico GP: Five quick takeaways

Lando Norris returned to the top of the standings with a commanding win in Mexico City, as Max Verstappen also closed in on Oscar Piastri in the championship battle

Motorsport · Oct 26, 2025

Mexico Grand Prix: Norris claims dominant win to lead drivers’ standings – as it happened

Lando Norris has regained the lead in the title race after leading from start to finish, with Leclerc and Verstappen completing the podium

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2025

How Mexico's F1 race still sells out despite Sergio Perez absence

Mexico reaps rewards from diverse strategy and F1's changing demographic to keep selling out its Formula 1 race, even in a year without a Mexican on the grid

Motorsport · Oct 26, 2025

In demand: How the Mexico GP sold out despite Sergio Perez’s absence

After Perez was dropped by Red Bull last year, concerns were raised about ticket sales for the Mexico GP – but these proved to be unwarranted thanks to a diverse strategy and F1's changing demographic

Autosport · Oct 26, 2025

Lando Norris hails 'incredible' lap to seal Mexico City Grand Prix pole position in title boost

Norris’ title rivals Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri qualify fifth and eighth respectively on a potentially pivotal day

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025

George Russell sneaks into F1 Mexico GP grandstands as undercover moment goes viral

With Mercedes giving rookie Frederik Vesti the FP1 seat in Mexico City, George Russell donned a lucha libre mask to watch from the grandstands

Motorsport · Oct 24, 2025

Hamilton issues warning to McLaren as Verstappen roars into F1 title fight

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven races

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025