: Both Sainz and Leclerc topped the timesheets, showing strong early pace on the soft-compound tires.
The 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix began with a dominant display from , as Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc led the pack in the first free practice session (FP1). This session was particularly notable for featuring a high number of young drivers and memorial tributes across the grid. FP1 Standings & Performance : Both Sainz and Leclerc topped the timesheets,
: Lewis Hamilton and George Russell followed closely in fifth and sixth, continuing their trend of competitive Friday practice sessions. Key Highlights from the Session FP1 Standings & Performance : Lewis Hamilton and
: Mercedes ran a memorial on their cars for Anthony Lane, a mechanical engineer who recently passed away. Sebastian Vettel also wore a special helmet featuring Red Bull insignia in honor of the team's co-founder, Dietrich Mateschitz . : Several teams used this session to fulfill
: Several teams used this session to fulfill their young driver requirements. Liam Lawson took over Max Verstappen 's Red Bull, while Nyck de Vries drove for Mercedes in place of George Russell .