The session was marked by a heavy presence of "rookie" drivers and significant mechanical issues that led to two red flags.
(Haas): Triggered a red flag after stopping on track with a mechanical issue. The session was marked by a heavy presence
(AlphaTauri): Fastest among the rookies but suffered a mechanical failure that ended the session early. Logan Sargeant (Williams) Logan Sargeant (Williams) In the first practice session
In the first practice session (FP1) of the , Carlos Sainz led a Ferrari 1-2, posting a top time of 1:20.707 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. His teammate, Charles Leclerc , followed just 0.046 seconds behind. 2022 Mexico City GP: Practice 1 Summary Carlos Sainz led a Ferrari 1-2
: Five teams fielded rookie drivers to meet FIA regulations:
: The Red Bull duo of Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen finished third and fourth, both recording identical lap times of 1:20.827.