Fia Formula 1 2022: Mexico F1 Gp Practice 2 - Video 1 File
Due to the tire testing nature of the session, the times were varied based on who was using 2022-spec softs versus unmarked prototypes. George Russell Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri Esteban Ocon Lewis Hamilton Sergio Perez Max Verstappen Charles Leclerc Carlos Sainz Valtteri Bottas Alfa Romeo Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri
The 2022 FP2 session at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez was extended from the standard 60 minutes to 90 minutes to allow Pirelli to test prototype 2023 slick tires. FIA Formula 1 2022: Mexico F1 GP Practice 2 - Video 1
In the second free practice session (FP2) for the 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix, George Russell topped the timesheets for Mercedes with a lap of 1:19.970. The session was primarily dedicated to a 90-minute Pirelli tire test, which was significantly disrupted by a heavy crash involving Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Session Overview and Tire Testing Due to the tire testing nature of the
: The collision caused significant damage to the rear of the car, specifically the rear wing and the left-rear suspension. The session was primarily dedicated to a 90-minute
: The crash triggered a red flag, halting the session for roughly 20 minutes while the car was cleared and the barriers were repaired. Leclerc was unharmed and walked away from the incident. Final Standings (Top 10)
: Drivers like George Russell, Yuki Tsunoda, and Esteban Ocon, who sat out FP1 to allow rookies to drive, were permitted to run their own performance programs on standard 2022-spec soft tires during the first half of the session. This allowed them to set faster times than those strictly following the tire test. Key Incidents: The Leclerc Crash