The opening practice sessions at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez presented intense drama as newly resurfaced asphalt sections between turns 11 and 1 provided tricky grip levels due to the high altitude. Ambient temperatures hit 25 degrees Celsius while track temperatures reached 39 degrees Celsius, prompting teams to immediately evaluate Pirelli's three softest compounds: the hard C3, medium C4, and soft C5.
Technical gremlins disrupted the garage for several competitors early on. Driver Oliver Bearman experienced a delayed start due to a power unit replacement, while his teammate faced steering system difficulties. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen headed straight out on soft rubber, though the situation quickly escalated into on-track drama.
Tensions boiled over when Verstappen engaged in a fierce battle with Liam Lawson, resulting in damaged front wing endplates and debris scattered across the racing line. Race control immediately deployed the red flag to clear the track. Over the team radio, a frustrated Lawson vented, "Bin saya mungkin unsichtbar atau apa? Er ist mir einfach reingefahren, Bro, einfach in mir rein. Jedes Wochenende!"
Following a brief stoppage, the session resumed as Charles Leclerc and front-runners continued searching for braking limits and optimal car balance on the challenging Mexican circuit. Numerous lock-ups and off-track excursions were recorded throughout the field as teams pushed their machinery to the absolute limit.
As reported by Speedweek, this practice running provided crucial early data regarding tire degradation and aerodynamic setups ahead of a highly competitive race weekend that promises intense battles throughout the grid.
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