Ferrari leads Friday practice pace in Mexico City
Ferrari emerged as the benchmark on Friday at the Mexico City Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc setting the pace in both opening practice sessions. The early running prompted questions about whether Ferrari should be considered the team to beat heading into the rest of the weekend.
Friday practice in Mexico City put Ferrari at the top of the times, with Charles Leclerc fastest in both of the opening sessions. Across coverage of the day, the team’s pace was a central talking point as the field began to show its hand.
The performances also shaped the wider discussion about the competitive order for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Formula 1’s official coverage examined whether Ferrari now looks like the favourite, while other reports noted that Ferrari’s speed came in a way rivals had not necessarily expected.
Attention also turned beyond headline lap times to the longer runs completed during practice. Analysis from Friday considered what those stints might indicate for the rest of the weekend, alongside the broader lessons learned from the opening day of running.
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