The session set the stage for a competitive weekend, though Max Verstappen would eventually go on to secure pole position and the race victory later in the event.
: Several teams used this session to fulfill their young driver requirements. Liam Lawson took over Max Verstappen 's Red Bull, while Nyck de Vries drove for Mercedes in place of George Russell . The session set the stage for a competitive
Ferrari secured a 1-2 finish in the opening hour at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Carlos Sainz set the benchmark with a 1m 20.707s, narrowly beating teammate Charles Leclerc by just 0.046s. Ferrari secured a 1-2 finish in the opening
: The session saw several interruptions, including a red flag when Pietro Fittipaldi's Haas came to a halt on track due to a power unit issue. FP1 Top 5 Results Carlos Sainz Jr. Scuderia Ferrari Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari Sergio Pérez Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing Lewis Hamilton FP1 Top 5 Results Carlos Sainz Jr
: Both Sainz and Leclerc topped the timesheets, showing strong early pace on the soft-compound tires.
standings following the Mexico City Grand Prix. FP1 Highlights | 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix
: Lewis Hamilton and George Russell followed closely in fifth and sixth, continuing their trend of competitive Friday practice sessions. Key Highlights from the Session