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Follow Crash.net’s live coverage of Friday practice at the 2025 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix.
The 2025 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix will be held at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit with FP1 starting at 7.30pm UK time and FP2 at 11pm UK time. Fans can watch the Grand Prix through live stream and TV broadcasts.
The upcoming race in Mexico marks round 20 of the 2025 F1 season, adding excitement with only five races left in the championship. The drivers’ world championship is heating up, especially with Max Verstappen’s recent victories at the United States Grand Prix.
Verstappen’s success has put pressure on McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, narrowing the gap in the standings. Piastri’s lead has shrunk to 14 points in front of Norris, making the title race more thrilling with Verstappen as a strong contender.
Verstappen’s remarkable performance has significantly reduced the points gap to Piastri from 104 to just 40 points, setting the stage for an intense battle in the remaining races. Additionally, the competition for the constructors’ championship’s second place intensifies, with Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull closely competing with only 10 points separating them.
