George Russell leads the first practice session following a collision between Alex Albon and Ollie Bearman.

In the shortened first practice session at the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix, George Russell emerged as the fastest driver after a significant collision between Alex Albon and Ollie Bearman.

A pivotal incident during the FP1 session took place when Albon experienced a sudden loss of control while navigating the esses. This caused his Williams to spin and collide with Bearman’s Ferrari, before crashing forcefully into the barriers at Turn 10.

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Both drivers emerged from the crash without injuries, and following an extended interruption, Mercedes’ Russell set the fastest lap on soft tires, surpassing Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz by 0.317 seconds.

Yuki Tsunoda secured third place in his RB, trailing Russell's fastest time in FP1 by 0.701 seconds. He managed to position himself ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who was 0.8 seconds slower.

Nico Hulkenberg secured fifth place for Haas, followed by Oscar Piastri from McLaren, Esteban Ocon representing Alpine, and Valtteri Bottas from Sauber. Liam Lawson and local favorite Sergio Perez completed the top ten for Red Bull and RB.

Franco Colapinto, who filled in for Williams, secured the 11th spot. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli, the quickest among the five newcomers participating in the initial practice session, took Lewis Hamilton’s place in the Mercedes.

Last month at Monza, Antonelli made his debut in a Mercedes during the first practice session and ended up crashing. This incident led to an early red flag after he collided with some loose debris on the main straight.

Pato O’Ward secured the 13th spot while driving the McLaren, which is usually piloted by championship contender Lando Norris. Felipe Drugovich, representing Aston Martin, finished in 18th place. Robert Shwartzman, driving for Sauber, took 19th position. Meanwhile, Bearman, who was driving for Ferrari, ended up with the slowest time following a crash that concluded his session.

Following the session, Red Bull announced that they are looking into a potential problem with the power unit in Verstappen's car. It appears that the unit in question is an older model from his available collection.

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Robert Shwartzman received a grid penalty in Formula 1 that he may not have the opportunity to fulfill.

Robert Shwartzman has received a penalty that will push him five spots down on the starting grid, despite the fact that he is not scheduled to compete in this weekend's F1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Robert Shwartzman participated in the first practice session for Sauber at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, stepping in for Zhou Guanyu.

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According to Formula 1 rules, each driver is required to allow a rookie driver to take their place in one free practice session.

During the initial practice session, Shwartzman was among five newcomers participating.

A driver supported by Ferrari received a penalty for passing Yuki Tsunoda while double-waved yellow flags were displayed.

The event took place after Alex Albon collided with Oliver Bearman.

Displaying two yellow flags, Shwartzman overtook Tsunoda during the race.

The officials observed that after the event at turn nine, Shwartzman drove past a single yellow flag and a double yellow flag. During this time, he overtook Tsunoda in the designated caution area while maintaining high speed.

"The penalty imposed is the standard one for overtaking under a double yellow flag. Although the stewards acknowledge that the driver is not set to begin the race, they have enforced the usual penalty."

The penalty given to Shwartzman is atypical since it is probable that he will never actually have to fulfill it.

The 25-year-old driver is currently competing in the World Endurance Championship and did not secure a spot in Formula 1 despite having impressive seasons in FIA Formula 2.

There has been a similar situation in the past when Jenson Button received a grid penalty due to an incident that occurred in Monaco while he was substituting for Fernando Alonso.

Button never fulfilled that penalty because it was his last race in Formula 1, a single appearance.

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2024 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix – Friday Practice – REAL-TIME COVERAGE!

Stay updated with live commentary from the Friday practice session of the 2024 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Complete results from the first practice session in Mexico.

The list includes Russell, Sainz, Tsunoda, Verstappen, Hulkenberg, Piastri, Ocon, Bottas, Lawson, and Perez.

The session concluded quietly, with Russell leading, followed by Sainz and Tsunoda.

Russell maintains his lead over Sainz, with Tsunoda, Verstappen, Hulkenberg, Piastri, Ocon, Bottas, Perez, and Colapinto following behind.

In the McLaren, he advances to 11th position with a lap time of 1 minute and 19.295 seconds, just 0.3 seconds behind Piastri. It's a decent performance.

The Ferrari driver has clocked a time of 1 minute and 18.315 seconds, trailing by 0.3 seconds behind Russell's remarkable record.

Magnussen records a time of 1 minute and 19.335 seconds to climb to eighth place.

Russell leads the pack, followed by Sainz, Verstappen, Hulkenberg, Piastri, Perez, Tsunoda, Bottas, Ocon, and Magnussen.

The Spanish driver clocked a time of 1 minute and 18.573 seconds, placing him 0.4 seconds in front of Verstappen.

Russell quickly surpasses that with an impressive time of 1 minute and 17.998 seconds.

Several drivers have returned to the track equipped with soft tires, among them are Sainz, Russell, Verstappen, Perez, and Piastri.

After 23 minutes have passed, the first practice session has resumed in Mexico.

A dramatic incident unfolded as Albon collided with Bearman's Ferrari at high speed, striking the front left and crashing into the barrier. 🚗💥 This accident means neither car will continue in the session. #F1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/rPgYMh7G0w

Carlos Sainz, George Russell, Alex Albon, Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, Kevin Magnussen, Yuki Tsunoda, Oscar Piastri, Nico Hulkenberg, Liam Lawson, Franco Colapinto, Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Oliver Bearman, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, and Pato O'Ward.

Bearman and Albon have crashed! 🚨 The red flags have been deployed. Fortunately, both drivers are unharmed. #F1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/xyV49E0qGc — Formula 1 (@F1) October 25, 2024

Footage reveals Albon losing command of his Williams vehicle, resulting in a collision with Bearman's Ferrari.

Both drivers have exited the session, with Albon evidently to blame.

It seems there was some interaction between Albon and Bearman. We are currently waiting to view a replay for confirmation.

The list includes Albon, Russell, Sainz, Bottas, Magnussen, Tsunoda, Piastri, Perez, Hulkenberg, and Lawson.

Albon clocks a time of 1 minute and 19.812 seconds, placing him just 0.004 seconds faster than Russell. Currently, all drivers on the circuit are using hard tires.

Carlos Sainz has clocked in with a time of 1 minute and 19.942 seconds, putting him 0.4 seconds ahead of Kevin Magnussen.

The Mercedes driver clocked a time of 1 minute and 20.727 seconds on hard tires, maintaining a lead of just under a tenth of a second over Perez. Magnussen secured the third position, surpassing Sainz.

The track has been cleared of debris and the session has resumed. Piastri, Ocon, Sainz, and Tsunoda are now on the circuit.

A significant early warning occurred when Kimi Antonelli drove his Mercedes over some debris, causing the session to be temporarily halted for cleanup. #F1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/m3OE0ey0ug — Formula 1 (@F1) October 25, 2024

Verstappen clocked a time of 1 minute 20.970 seconds, placing him at the top of the leaderboard and 0.8 seconds in front of Bottas.

Currently, rounding out the top five are Piastri, Ocon, and O'Ward.

Debris has been spotted on the start-finish line, leading to a temporary halt in the session.

Bottas is in the lead with a time of 1 minute and 21.806 seconds, placing him 0.6 seconds faster than Piastri.

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Christian Horner has announced that Yuki Tsunoda will participate in a Red Bull Formula 1 test at the end of the year. Tsunoda is set to get behind the wheel of Red Bull's latest F1 car during the post-season testing session in Abu Dhabi.

Yuki Tsunoda is set to test drive Red Bull's RB20 Formula 1 car during the post-season session in Abu Dhabi.

The 24-year-old driver from Japan, representing Red Bull’s affiliated team RB, is set to test Red Bull's latest car at the post-season testing event, which will take place after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this December.

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Tsunoda had only driven a Red Bull car once before, which was at the Goodwood Festival of Speed where he took the RB18 for a spin.

Honda has been advocating for Tsunoda to have an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities in a Red Bull car, and team leader Christian Horner has announced that a test is scheduled.

During Friday's FIA press conference at the Mexico City Grand Prix, Horner informed the media, including Crash.net, that Yuki is part of the junior team, a topic that has been discussed with Honda.

After the season ends, he is set to evaluate the car during the tire testing. This arrangement has been settled for a while now.

"It will be beneficial to let him have another session and to collaborate with the Red Bull Racing engineers to observe his performance in one of their cars."

Although Yuki Tsunoda has delivered better performances than Daniel Ricciardo, who is no longer with the team, he has apparently never been viewed as a viable candidate to partner with Max Verstappen.

Liam Lawson, who stepped in for Ricciardo, is considered a stronger contender to replace Sergio Perez should the Mexican driver keep underperforming.

Horner reiterated that Perez holds a legitimate contract with Red Bull for the year 2025.

"Checo is under contract for the upcoming year, which means he is our driver for the 2025 season," he stated.

It’s clear that there’s an open spot at VCARB; however, all the drivers there are currently on loan from Red Bull Racing.

"We have the advantage of time to discuss various possibilities with Laurent Mekies, the team principal of RB, and Peter Bayer, the CEO of RB."

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Max Verstappen's second practice session in Mexico was abruptly halted because of an unusual sound coming from his engine, leading to an early conclusion of his day.

During the second practice session of the Mexico City Grand Prix, Max Verstappen had to halt his run prematurely because of a problem with his Formula 1 power unit.

In the second practice session, Verstappen only managed to do four laps and did not record a timed lap.

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The man from the Netherlands mentioned right away that he noticed an “odd sound” coming from his engine.

He communicated via the team radio, saying, "There is a strange sound coming from the engine."

During that moment, the Red Bull engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, instructed him to keep going.

Not long after, Verstappen communicated over the radio once more, expressing, "This sound is quite unsettling. It doesn’t seem normal."

Verstappen received instructions to enter the pit lane while Red Bull looked into the problem.

Following the incident involving George Russell that led to a red flag, Verstappen initially went back onto the circuit but soon made his way back to the pit lane.

Due to the unresolved issue, Verstappen was unable to carry out any significant laps during the second practice session.

On their official X account, Red Bull announced: "Car 1 will not participate in FP2 as we continue to look into a power unit problem."

Verstappen characterized his day as "essentially worthless".

Verstappen mentioned that the issue originated from the engine area, although he wasn't sure of the exact problem. He expressed that the day was largely unproductive for him, as he only completed four or five laps, providing little information to analyze at this time.

"I didn't have a successful session, managing only four or five laps altogether, even including some extended runs. It was definitely a day best left behind."

Max Verstappen leads the F1 drivers' championship by a margin of 57 points over Lando Norris, with five races remaining in the season.

After a contentious encounter with Norris during the United States Grand Prix, his advantage in the championship standings increased.

Norris received a five-second time penalty for passing Verstappen while off the track at Turn 12 during the race at COTA.

The penalty was pivotal in putting Norris behind Verstappen, which enabled Verstappen to extend his lead in the championship.

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2024 Mexico City Grand Prix Formula 1 – Results from Friday's Practice Session

Complete rundown of the practice session on Friday for the Mexico City Grand Prix, marking the 20th race in the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.

Friday's practice session outcomes for the Mexico City Grand Prix:

Session 2

Carlos Sainz was the fastest driver in the second practice session for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

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The meeting was prolonged by half an hour, giving all the teams the opportunity to try out Pirelli's tyres designed for the upcoming year.

As a result, the session did not accurately reflect the usual speed.

Max Verstappen experienced reduced track time because of a problem with the power unit.

Session One

In the initial practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix, George Russell set the fastest time, finishing 0.3 seconds quicker than Sainz.

The initial hour of practice was chaotic, marked by two red flag interruptions.

The initial incident occurred due to debris on the main straight, whereas the subsequent one was significantly more intense.

Alex Albon, while approaching Oliver Bearman, lost control of his Williams, leading to a crash.

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George Russell discusses his recent crash with Mercedes in Mexico, saying, "The vehicle began to bounce on the track, and before I could regain control, it was already spinning."

George Russell expressed his frustration following his recent crash during the second practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix, admitting that he feels like he's facing a series of continuous setbacks.

After 13 minutes had passed in the second practice session, Russell was involved in a significant crash at Turn

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Footage revealed Russell hitting the curb at Turn 8, which caused him to lose control and crash into the barriers.

The accident caused the session to be postponed for an extended period while the barrier was fixed.

Because of how serious the accident was, Russell was transported to the medical facility.

Fortunately, the Mercedes driver was unharmed and was discharged from the medical center.

Before that moment, it had been a successful day for Mercedes, as Russell was leading the times in the second practice session.

Considering his second accident in a week, Russell explained to F1TV in Mexico: “To be honest, I’m not sure what occurred. The car began to bounce on the track, and before I could regain control, I was already in a spin.”

"The team faced numerous challenges this evening, as it appears that issues keep arising one after the other."

"It's quite exasperating. In the first practice session, we performed exceptionally well and maintained great speed. I attempted to follow the same path by cutting the corner, but for some reason during the second practice session, the situation unexpectedly spiraled out of control."

Russell highlighted how crucial the last practice session was, especially since he couldn't participate in FP2, which was primarily a Pirelli tire test for the following year's compounds.

He mentioned that the second practice session, being a Pirelli tire test, didn't offer much useful information for the race weekend.

"Clearly, we didn't get enough laps in. The third practice session will be crucial. We just need to ensure the car is repaired in time."

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Kimi Antonelli expressed that he aimed to avoid taking any risks during his second, more relaxed practice session with Mercedes at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli confessed that during his second official Formula 1 session with Mercedes, he was cautious and avoided taking any chances to prevent a repeat of the error he made at Monza.

During his initial FP1 outing with Mercedes at the Italian Grand Prix, Antonelli experienced an early crash.

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During his debut appearance with the team, he exerted significant effort but ended up crashing at the Parabolica corner. This incident occurred just a day before he was announced as a Mercedes driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Antonelli took on a more relaxed strategy in Mexico when he took over driving duties for Lewis Hamilton's W15.

Looking back on the session, he remarked, "It was certainly a significant improvement over Monza. I approached today with a more composed driving style, avoiding unnecessary risks. My goal was simply to have a smooth session to accumulate laps and gain a better understanding of the car and the tires. Overall, it went quite well."

"I deliberately avoided pushing to the limit, aiming instead for a smooth and flawless session."

The 18-year-old faced challenges during FP1 when he drove over some debris.

The debris resulted in slight damage to the car's floor, which caused the session's initial interruption.

When questioned regarding the debris, he remarked, "To be frank, I didn't actually notice it, so it was unfortunate. I ended up with significant damage to the floor, which wasn't great. However, I was still able to complete a few laps."

Antonelli finished in 12th place in terms of speed, trailing 1.2 seconds behind Russell, who recorded the fastest time.

He admitted that he was "taken aback" by the amount of traction the soft tire provided during his quick lap.

He mentioned that he was working on boosting his confidence with each lap, and since it was his debut on the track, he aimed to absorb as much information as he could.

"Naturally, the increase in traction was significant when I switched to the soft tires. While driving on hard tires, I was completing back-to-back laps without alternating between slow and fast laps, so I didn't have the opportunity to focus on a single quick lap. Once I switched to the soft tires, I experienced a noticeable boost in grip, which caught me off guard, and I didn't fully capitalize on it."

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McLaren's attempt to challenge the penalty given to Lando Norris at the US Grand Prix has been turned down by the FIA.

McLaren's efforts to overturn the penalty given to Lando Norris for the United States Grand Prix have been unsuccessful.

Norris missed out on securing a podium position after receiving a five-second penalty. The penalty was given because officials judged that he had passed his F1 championship competitor, Max Verstappen, off the track during the final moments of last weekend's race in Austin.

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On Thursday, before the Mexico City Grand Prix, McLaren filed a request for a review regarding Norris's controversial penalty, marking the initial step in their efforts to have the sanction reversed.

Just one day later, the governing organization of Formula 1 announced that McLaren's attempt had failed because they could not present any new evidence during a video session held on Friday afternoon.

Verstappen leads Norris by 57 points with just five Grand Prix events and two sprint races left in the season.

McLaren's Submitted 'Evidence'

In the stewards' decision, it was noted: "McLaren, with Mr. Singh as their representative, argued that they had a crucial and pertinent new piece of information that was not accessible to them when the Stewards made their initial decision (as outlined in Document 69), specifically:

The decision document included a statement that was incorrect, clearly showing that the stewards had made an objective, measurable, and verifiable mistake.

b. The assertion was made that "Car 4 was trying to pass Car 1 on the outer side, but it hadn't reached the same position as Car 1 at the curve's peak."

c. The previous statement was incorrect since McLaren had proof that Car 4 had already passed and was in front of Car 1 "at the braking zone."

d. This mistake is both important and pertinent, representing new information that McLaren did not have access to when the decision was made.

Mr. Singh additionally contended that this fulfilled all the necessary conditions for the proposed new element and that, to ensure fairness, the request for the Right of Review ought to be granted.

9. Representing McLaren, Mr. Stella articulated that their argument was a "legally sophisticated explanation" and encouraged the Stewards to acknowledge the significance of this case, particularly when contrasted with past Right of Review cases. Mr. Stella also conveyed his gratitude for the Stewards' efforts in their decision-making process.

How did the stewards react?

"The Stewards believe it's crucial to clarify what the specific “element” in question is. Looking at McLaren's Petition, it highlights the supposed “error” in the Stewards' written decision as the element of concern in its fourth bullet point. This alleged “error” pertains to the Stewards' assessment that Car 4 was the vehicle executing an overtaking maneuver, while McLaren contended that Car 4 had already finished the overtaking action.

Instead of assessing whether this petition fulfills any of the specified criteria, the Stewards chose to concentrate on the matter of one specific criterion: relevance.

McLaren seems to argue that the Stewards made a mistake when they concluded that "Car 4 was not level with Car 1 at the apex," asserting instead that Car 4 had already passed Car 1 before reaching the apex, making Car 1 the car being overtaken. McLaren claims this supposed mistake is a new element. However, this argument does not hold. A review request aims to correct a factual or legal mistake in a decision, and any new element must prove that an error occurred. The error itself cannot be the new element mentioned in Article 14. In this situation, the idea that the written Decision (document number 69) is a significant and relevant new element, or that a mistake in the decision is a new element, is not valid and is therefore dismissed. Consequently, because there is no relevant new element, the Petition is denied.

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Charles Leclerc describes Max Verstappen as constantly pushing the boundaries. "Occasionally, it crosses the line, but that's what brings excitement to Formula 1. It's these battles that truly make it thrilling."

Charles Leclerc believes that the thrilling nature of racing against Max Verstappen stems from Verstappen's tendency to push the boundaries of the rules.

Max Verstappen's conduct during close racing situations has been a major talking point after the United States Grand Prix.

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In Austin, the Formula 1 driver who has won the world championship three times avoided receiving a penalty for his maneuver against Lando Norris on the first lap.

Furthermore, Norris received the penalty for the incident at Turn 12, despite the fact that both drivers veered off the track.

Verstappen has received praise for his skill in pushing the boundaries of the rules during races.

During Thursday's FIA press conference, Leclerc was questioned regarding his confrontations with Verstappen.

"Leclerc commented that Max has consistently pushed the boundaries of the rules."

The thrill of competing against Max comes from the fact that he consistently pushes the boundaries, leaving no space for you. It's this intensity and adherence to the edge of the rules that make battling with him so enjoyable.

"That's why those battles are so thrilling."

Nevertheless, Leclerc expressed dissatisfaction with the FIA stewards' decisions regarding certain incidents, specifically mentioning the penalty Oscar Piastri received in the sprint race for his maneuver involving Pierre Gasly.

Leclerc commented, "With that in mind, I believe there are certain aspects from Austin that warrant a conversation with the FIA, as I think the penalties imposed were occasionally too severe."

"It's crucial for us drivers and the FIA to be on the same page, ensuring clarity about what actions are permissible. I'm specifically referring to Oscar's overtaking maneuver on Saturday, which, in my view, should not have resulted in a penalty."

"We are continuously working with the FIA to improve this process, and I am confident it will be a topic of discussion in our upcoming briefing. Regarding Max, he often pushes the boundaries of the regulations. Occasionally, he might cross those boundaries slightly, but that's part of what adds excitement to Formula 1. These intense battles are what make it thrilling."

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Sergio Perez believes a significant turnaround is possible after a challenging 2024 F1 campaign. "I'm aware that this season has been extremely tough and disappointing for me," he stated.

Sergio Perez believes he can improve his disappointing 2024 F1 season during the Mexico City Grand Prix this weekend.

Perez currently holds the eighth position in the F1 constructors' standings, trailing his Red Bull F1 teammate Max Verstappen by 204 points.

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Since the Chinese Grand Prix held in April, the Mexican driver has not secured a podium finish in Formula 1.

Due to his lackluster performance, Red Bull has fallen behind McLaren in the Formula 1 constructors' rankings.

As he approaches his home race in Mexico, Red Bull holds a narrow lead of eight points over Ferrari.

On Thursday, while in Mexico, Perez admitted that his campaign has been "terrible."

"I've experienced a really tough season," he mentioned. "Although it began on a positive note, it turned out to be quite challenging."

"If I achieve a good outcome, it has the potential to significantly alter my season in terms of my personal satisfaction. I'm very motivated for this."

Perez emphasized the significance of maintaining "momentum" in Formula 1 during his challenging period of performance.

A 34-year-old competitor was set to secure a podium finish in Baku until an incident with Carlos Sainz brought the race to a premature end.

He emphasized the significance of momentum in Formula 1, saying that it's crucial. He explained that when you bring the car out and everything functions smoothly, you find yourself significantly ahead of those who are dealing with numerous issues after getting their cars on the track.

"I believe everyone feels the same way. However, I'm aware of how these sports operate, and they focus heavily on your most recent performance. There's definitely a chance for my season to turn around completely."

"The key thing is that we need to find a way to feel at ease with the car, as right now we can't tap into its full capabilities. Each weekend, we experiment with various setups, trying something new every time. This approach makes the entire Grand Prix significantly more challenging."

Perez had to withdraw from last year's race in Mexico due to an error in judgment during the first lap while competing for the lead.

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Max Verstappen quipped that he requires a manual inside his vehicle because Formula 1 has become excessively governed by regulations.

Max Verstappen humorously suggested that he might require a rulebook inside his car because of the excessive regulations in Formula 1.

Last weekend's United States Grand Prix saw a contentious altercation between the current world champion and F1 title contender Lando Norris, an event that has put the sport's racing regulations under scrutiny.

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Norris missed out on a podium spot due to a five-second penalty imposed on him for overtaking Verstappen outside the track limits. This incident occurred after both drivers veered off course at Turn 12 during their fight for third place, with only four laps left at the Circuit of The Americas.

Red Bull's Verstappen, who avoided penalty for pushing Norris off the track at Turn 1 at the beginning of Sunday's race, thinks that the rules for racing in F1 are becoming overly complex.

The Dutch driver commented that they are reaching a point where he nearly requires the book in the car, as they prepare for the Mexico City Grand Prix this weekend.

"That's the situation. I believe that if you examine it, you'll see that over time, the book has expanded significantly with additional rules."

When questioned about whether he considers Formula 1's rules during races, Verstappen responded: "Absolutely. With the current racing guidelines, there's an effort to clarify numerous aspects."

"The situation is certainly subject to too many regulations. However, I also understand the perspective that if we remove some of these rules and something goes wrong, people will argue that we need stricter regulations and more enforcement."

"It's a recurring situation; in the past, we had fewer regulations, leading to the same debate. People argue that we need to implement stricter measures on various issues. It's a narrative that repeats itself."

As the weekend approaches, Verstappen holds a 57-point lead over Norris in the championship standings, with five grand prix races and two sprint events still to take place this year.

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