P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri topped the third and final practice session of the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix, leading a McLaren one-two ahead of team-mate Lando Norris.
The Australian driver beat Norris by a narrow margin of 0.059 seconds, with the McLarens showing strong performance ahead of the competition on the track. Friday’s practice sessions were interrupted by red flag periods in FP1 and FP2, caused by incidents involving drivers like Albon, Bearman, Russell, and a Pirelli tire test. With several top drivers making way for rookies in FP1, Saturday’s final practice became crucial, especially for championship leader Verstappen. RB’s Tsunoda impressed with third-place finishes in both sessions, while Lawson faced a spin but ended up in the top-10. As the Mexico City GP weekend progressed, McLaren’s Norris, Verstappen, and the impressive McLarens maintained their dominance on track, with Red Bull and Ferrari closely trailing behind.
