P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Antonio Felix da Costa topped the timings in the first free practice session for Saturday’s FIA Formula E Mexico City E-Prix.
The Tag Heuer Porsche man set the fastest lap time with 1:10.855, significantly quicker than last year’s pole position time at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. NEOM McLaren’s Taylor Barnard, coming off a strong performance in Brazil, secured second place just fractionally behind. Nissan’s Oliver Rowland also posted a competitive time of 1:10.977, with Wehrlein in fourth. Lucas di Grassi and Norman Nato claimed sixth and seventh respectively, showcasing strong one-lap pace. The tight competition in the top ten, led by Envision Racing’s Sebastien Buemi in eighth, highlighted the performance of the GEN3 Evo cars. The session was characterized by cloudy conditions and sporadic rain, presenting challenges for drivers, resulting in David Beckmann’s unfortunate collision with the barrier.
