Mexican Grand Prix 1990 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Alain Prost halted Ayrton Senna's winning run with a commanding Ferrari one-two at the high-altitude Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, giving the Scuderia their first victory since 1990's opening round in Brazil. Prost controlled the race from the front, managing the thin air and unique demands of Mexico City's circuit with the tactical intelligence that had earned him three World Championships. Teammate Nigel Mansell completed Ferrari's dominant afternoon in second place, with the red cars demonstrating superior pace throughout the weekend.

The race marked a crucial turning point in the championship battle, with Prost reducing Senna's points advantage and proving that Ferrari could challenge McLaren on merit. Senna struggled throughout the weekend, eventually retiring with a mechanical problem that highlighted concerns about the McLaren's reliability. Gerhard Berger salvaged third place for McLaren, but the team's aura of invincibility had been punctured by Ferrari's resurgence.

The Mexican Grand Prix demonstrated that the 1990 championship would not be the walkover many had predicted after Senna's three consecutive victories. Prost's tactical brilliance combined with Ferrari's improved performance gave the French maestro genuine hope of adding a fourth title to his collection. The result also showcased the strength of Ferrari's driver lineup, with both Prost and Mansell capable of winning races when given competitive machinery.