Fia Formula 1 2022: Mexico F1 Gp Practice 1 - Vidг©o 5 -
– Finished within two-tenths of the lead, signaling a competitive weekend for Mercedes. Key Moments & Highlights
The session was notable for its technical challenges and the inclusion of multiple young drivers: FIA Formula 1 2022: Mexico F1 GP Practice 1 - VidГ©o 5
– Set the fastest lap with a 1m 20.707s. – Finished within two-tenths of the lead, signaling
: 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. – Incredibly, both drivers clocked the exact same
– Incredibly, both drivers clocked the exact same time of 1m 20.827s, with Pérez classified ahead.
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.