Charles Leclerc topped the timesheet in opening practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix as Formula 1's rookie runs took precedence. The Ferrari driver set a ben

These are the full F1 results for Free Practice 2 at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix, taking plae at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

Mercedes driver George Russell used a Lucha Libre mask to sneak into the crowd Friday during opening practice ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.

The Foro Sol stadium during F1 action for the Mexico City Grand Prix Lead image design: Drew Jordan/The Athletic; Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu/ MEXICO CITY — High altitude, low grip. Formula One has arrived at the highest circuit on its calendar: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

Charles Leclerc went quickest in opening practice at the Mexico GP, with Arvid Lindblad fastest of all rookies

Ayumu Iwasa is the highest-placed rookie in ninth and doing a very solid job at the moment. Oscar Piastri said he'd rather be the one being hunted down - and absolutely you want track position and the one leading the championship so everything is in your control.

Piastri remains in the lead for the Drivers’ Championship, 14 points ahead of Norris and 40 clear of a hard-charging Max Verstappen. The Australian driver addressed the state of play in the title race on Thursday, outlining why, despite the current storylines, he would rather be the hunted than the hunter.

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