P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen expressed positive surprise after the first two free practice sessions. After all, things went better than he expected. But he is wise not to count himself too rich just yet.
Max Verstappen dominated the opening day of running at the Mexico City Grand Prix, leading the timesheets. However, McLaren has shown consistency in reaching the podium in recent races, challenging Red Bull’s dominance. Despite Lando Norris suggesting McLaren would struggle, his second-place finish on Friday contradicted his statement. Looking at the long runs, Norris performed well, even compared to Verstappen who started on used tires. Home hero Sergio Perez had a strong run on Hard tires, while McLaren seemed to perform better on Mediums. Alex Albon had a promising day, setting the second-fastest time in FP1 for Williams. Overall, McLaren and Williams could be contenders for top-10 finishes this weekend.
Source: RacingNews 365
