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.
standings following the Mexico City Grand Prix. FP1 Highlights | 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix The session set the stage for a competitive
: Mercedes ran a memorial on their cars for Anthony Lane, a mechanical engineer who recently passed away. Sebastian Vettel also wore a special helmet featuring Red Bull insignia in honor of the team's co-founder, Dietrich Mateschitz . Sebastian Vettel also wore a special helmet featuring
: Local hero Sergio Perez tied for third with Max Verstappen , both finishing about 0.120s behind Sainz . Liam Lawson took over Max Verstappen 's Red
: 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 .
: Both Sainz and Leclerc topped the timesheets, showing strong early pace on the soft-compound tires.