The (FP1) highlights provide a comprehensive look at an action-packed session that set the stage for the weekend's competition at the high-altitude Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez . Session Performance & Results
: The session was interrupted by red flags caused by mechanical failures for Pietro Fittipaldi (MGU-K issue) and Liam Lawson, who stopped on track late in the session.
– Followed closely, trailing by just 0.046s. FIA Formula 1 2022: Mexico F1 GP Practice 1 - VidГ©o 5
: Teams contended with roughly 20% less downforce and 10% less power due to the thin air at two kilometers above sea level .
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. The (FP1) highlights provide a comprehensive look at
– Finished within two-tenths of the lead, signaling a competitive weekend for Mercedes. Key Moments & Highlights
– Incredibly, both drivers clocked the exact same time of 1m 20.827s, with Pérez classified ahead. : Teams contended with roughly 20% less downforce
: 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).
