The high-altitude Mexico City circuit provided its usual challenge with low air density affecting both cooling and downforce.
: Local hero Sergio Perez tied for third with Max Verstappen , both finishing about 0.120s behind Sainz . The high-altitude Mexico City circuit provided its usual
: Mercedes ran a memorial on their cars for Anthony Lane, a mechanical engineer who recently passed away. Sebastian Vettel also wore a special helmet featuring Red Bull insignia in honor of the team's co-founder, Dietrich Mateschitz . Sebastian Vettel also wore a special helmet featuring
The 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix began with a dominant display from , as Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc led the pack in the first free practice session (FP1). This session was particularly notable for featuring a high number of young drivers and memorial tributes across the grid. FP1 Standings & Performance FP1 Standings & Performance