Mexican Grand Prix 1988 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Alain Prost bounced back from the Monaco disappointment to claim victory at Mexico City's high-altitude Hermanos Rodriguez circuit, leading Ayrton Senna home for McLaren's third one-two finish of the season. The Frenchman controlled the race from pole position, demonstrating superior race management at altitude where engine tuning and fuel consumption were critical factors. Gerhard Berger completed the podium for Ferrari, securing the Scuderia's third consecutive top-three finish as they emerged as the best of the rest behind McLaren's dominance.

The Mexican Grand Prix restored Prost's championship momentum after Senna's Monaco crash had briefly handed the Brazilian an advantage. The race highlighted the teammates' contrasting approaches - Prost's smooth, calculated style versus Senna's aggressive, quali-focused speed. McLaren's dominance was absolute, with the MP4/4's Honda V10 perfectly suited to Mexico's thin air where naturally aspirated engines breathed easier than turbos had. The result maintained Prost's championship lead while demonstrating that he could match Senna's pace when circumstances demanded it.