George Russell led the way for Mercedes during the second practice session of the 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix, posting a benchmark time of 1:19.970. The 90-minute session at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez was significantly impacted by a high-speed crash involving Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and served as a crucial testing ground for Pirelli's prototype 2023 tires. FP2 Key Highlights
: The session was red-flagged approximately 33 minutes in when Charles Leclerc lost the rear of his Ferrari at the high-speed Turn 7. The car spun backwards into the barriers at Turn 8, causing extensive damage to the rear wing and gearbox. George Russell led the way for Mercedes during
Watch the official session highlights to see the key moments from Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, including Charles Leclerc's significant crash and George Russell's pace-setting lap: FP2 Highlights | 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix YouTube• Oct 28, 2022 LIVE: F1 2022 Mexican Grand Prix Free Practice 2 The car spun backwards into the barriers at
: Due to the cancellation of tire testing in Japan, FP2 was extended to 90 minutes. Most teams followed a strict run plan set by Pirelli to evaluate softer 2023 slick tire compounds. : The session ended slightly prematurely due to
: The session ended slightly prematurely due to another red flag caused by Zhou Guanyu , whose Alfa Romeo stopped on track near Turn 14 with a mechanical failure. Practice 2 Results
: George Russell capitalized on a clear track during his early run on 2022-spec soft tires to set the fastest lap of the session. Team-mate Lewis Hamilton finished fourth fastest and was the leading driver among those running exclusively on the unmarked Pirelli prototype tires.
The muddled leaderboard reflected the split programs between standard practice and tire development: George Russell Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri Esteban Ocon Lewis Hamilton Sergio Pérez Max Verstappen Charles Leclerc Carlos Sainz