P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen edged out Alex Albon to the fastest time as three rookies made their F1 debuts in opening practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
During Friday’s first practice session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit, Max Verstappen, the triple world champion, was the fastest, with Alex Albon of Williams splitting the Red Bull pair. Sergio Perez, the home hero, came in third, followed by Lando Norris of McLaren and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, ended up in 11th place, over a second behind Verstappen. The practice session was plagued with technical issues, with various drivers experiencing problems such as hydraulics issues, throttle issues, and strange engine noises. Several young drivers also participated in the session to fulfill the rookie running requirement, with Ollie Bearman of Haas being the fastest among them.
Source: Crash
