The session was defined by a mix of veteran dominance and rookie appearances. With the thin air in Mexico City—sitting over 2,200 meters above sea level—engines and brakes worked harder than usual, leading to several reliability concerns throughout the field. ⏱️ Top Performers Set the pace early with a 1:20.707.
The session was interrupted twice by red flags, cutting into valuable testing time for the teams.
Even with "Monaco-style" high-downforce wings, the cars produce very little grip. The session was defined by a mix of
Followed closely, securing a Ferrari 1-2.
Keeping the Power Unit and brakes cool is a massive struggle, as there are fewer air molecules to carry heat away. The session was interrupted twice by red flags,
Continued his quest for Super License points.
Matched Perez’s time exactly to round out the top four. Keeping the Power Unit and brakes cool is
The Mexican Grand Prix is notorious for its thin air, which affects the cars in two major ways: