Patrick Mahomes declined to speak specifically about his own political beliefs, instead talking more broadly about national unity.
Argentine Pochettino, the former Tottenham, Paris Saint Germain and Chelsea coach, was brought in last month to take over a team which had won just once in their last seven
Mick Schumacher, who drove for Haas during his last stint in Formula 1, was a reserve for Mercedes in the last two seasons.
Verstappen was deemed to have used language "which is generally considered 'coarse, rude' or may 'cause offence' and is not considered suitable for broadcast," read the stewards' decision.
McLaren's Norris was pushed off track twice within a few corners at Mexico but went on to finish second, while Verstappen finished sixth.