Ferrari dominated the timesheets, while Red Bull showed consistent pace in their home hero's backyard. FP1 Results :
– Finished within two-tenths of the lead, signaling a competitive weekend for Mercedes. Key Moments & Highlights FIA Formula 1 2022: Mexico F1 GP Practice 1 - VidГ©o 5
: Five "rookie" drivers took part in FP1, including Liam Lawson (AlphaTauri), Logan Sargeant (Williams), Jack Doohan (Alpine), Nyck de Vries (Mercedes), and Pietro Fittipaldi (Haas). Ferrari dominated the timesheets, while Red Bull showed
This practice session was a strong opening statement for Ferrari, though the parity between the Red Bull drivers hinted at a tight battle for the race win. The high-altitude environment continued to be the session's "X-factor," impacting cooling and aerodynamic efficiency across the grid. This practice session was a strong opening statement
– Incredibly, both drivers clocked the exact same time of 1m 20.827s, with Pérez classified ahead.
– Followed closely, trailing by just 0.046s.