Mexican Grand Prix 1989 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ayrton Senna claimed his fourth consecutive victory at Mexico City's high-altitude circuit, controlling the race from pole position while teammate Alain Prost retired with handling issues. The Brazilian's dominant performance extended his championship lead, while Riccardo Patrese delivered Williams-Renault's best result of the season with second place. Michele Alboreto secured a surprise podium for Tyrrell, demonstrating that the Ford-powered team could occasionally challenge for top-three finishes when faster machinery faltered.

The Mexican Grand Prix marked Senna's fourth consecutive win, establishing him as the clear championship favorite despite McLaren's ongoing reliability concerns. His victory demonstrated the MP4/5's superiority at altitude, where Honda's V10 engine breathed easier than rival power units. Prost's retirement was costly in championship terms, allowing Senna to build a commanding points lead. The race also highlighted Williams-Renault's progress, as Patrese's second place suggested the British team was closing the gap to McLaren's technical superiority. Mexico would be Formula 1's final visit to the Hermanos Rodriguez circuit until 2015, ending a chapter in the sport's North American presence.