Carlos Sainz retaliates after McLaren chief crashes Ferrari Mexico GP celebrations

McLaren chief Zak Brown cheekily got in on the celebrations after won the .

So the Spaniard returned the favour as posed for photographs to commemorate another podium finish for . It was all smiles between the two teams as each celebrated narrowing the points gap above them in their respective hunts for title glory.

Sainz started the race on pole and, though he briefly lost the lead to at the start, soon got it back and went on to win comfortably. Norris denied Ferrari another one-two finish but still stood on the podium having finished third.

Both teams were preparing to take their photos commemorating their respective achievements in the pit lane at around the same time. McLaren were waiting for Ferrari to take theirs but, because it too so long for some staff members to turn up, Brown devised a prank.

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And as soon as the cameras were readied, he sprang into action. Sky Sports F1 TV cameras captured the hilarious moment as the American ran and kneeled down in front of the gather Ferrari staff to punch the air and cheer as if he were part of the team.

Former McLaren driver Sainz roared with laughter as did many of his Ferrari colleagues. And, when it was the Papaya team's turn to take their photos, the Spaniard did not miss the opportunity to get his own back.

He ran into the shot and posed in front of his former team-mate Norris, before turning to the Brit and exchanging a grin. The whole heartwarming exchanged was captured by TV cameras and broadcast live to fans.

It was especially impressive to see the camaraderie between the two outfits given they are now direct rivals for the title. McLaren still lead the constructors' championship but saw their lead cut to just 29 points as Ferrari leapfrogged Red Bull into second place thanks to two double podium finishes in as many Sundays.

Norris also kept his slim drivers' title hopes alive with a 10-point gain on Verstappen. He is now 47 points behind with four rounds remaining which will be a tough gap to close, but the Dutchman did sound worried as he lamented the lack of speed in his Red Bull during the Mexico City race.

He said: "The biggest problem for today, and what I am worried about, is the race pace. It was really not good, something we need to analyse. Even without those penalties, we had no chance at all to fight up front."