F1 Gp Practice 1 - Vidг©o 5 — Fia Formula 1 2022: Mexico

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.

: 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. FIA Formula 1 2022: Mexico F1 GP Practice 1 - VidГ©o 5

Ferrari dominated the timesheets, while Red Bull showed consistent pace in their home hero's backyard. FP1 Results : This practice session was a strong opening statement

: Early running featured a "green" and dusty surface, which rapidly improved as rubber was laid down. Summary Analysis Ferrari dominated the timesheets, while Red Bull showed

The session was notable for its technical challenges and the inclusion of multiple young drivers:

: Five "rookie" drivers took part in FP1, including Liam Lawson (AlphaTauri), Logan Sargeant (Williams), Jack Doohan (Alpine), Nyck de Vries (Mercedes), and Pietro Fittipaldi (Haas).

– Followed closely, trailing by just 0.046s.