Mexico City Grand Prix: Free Practice Results and Preview
Free Practice 3 Results
- Max Verstappen (1), Red Bull-Honda RBPT – 1:17.887
- Alexander Albon (23), Williams-Mercedes +.070
- Sergio Perez (11), Red Bull-Honda RBPT +.131
- George Russell (63), Mercedes +.361
- Oscar Piastri (81), McLaren-Mercedes +.505
- Valtteri Bottas (77), Alfa Romeo-Ferrari +.550
- Yuki Tsunoda (22), AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT +.563
- Lando Norris (4), McLaren-Mercedes +.593
- Daniel Ricciardo (3), AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT +.612
- Lewis Hamilton (44), Mercedes +.635
Free Practice 2 Results
- Max Verstappen (1), Red Bull-Honda RBPT – 1:18.686
- Lando Norris (4), McLaren-Mercedes +.119
- Charles Leclerc (16), Ferrari +.266
- Valtteri Bottas (77), Alfa Romeo-Ferrari +.269
- Sergio Perez (11), Red Bull-Honda RBPT +.302
- Daniel Ricciardo (3), AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT +.316
- Lewis Hamilton (44), Mercedes +.338
- Esteban Ocon (31), Alpine-Renault +.391
- Oscar Piastri (81), McLaren-Mercedes +.477
- George Russell (63), Mercedes +.541
Free Practice 1 Results
- Max Verstappen (1), Red Bull-Honda RBPT – 1:19.718
- Alexander Albon (23), Williams-Mercedes +.095
- Sergio Perez (11), Red Bull-Honda RBPT +.297
- Lando Norris (14), McLaren-Mercedes +.595
- Charles Leclerc (16), Ferrari +.579
- Oscar Piastri (81), McLaren-Mercedes +.745
- Carlos Sainz (55), Ferrari +.761
- Daniel Ricciardo (3), AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT +.850
- Esteban Ocon (31), Alpine-Renault +.959
- Lance Stroll (18), Aston Martin-Mercedes +.969
Rookies at the Mexico City Grand Prix
Due to F1’s rookie mandate, several new faces were on the track for the Mexico City Grand Prix:
- Ollie Bearman drove Kevin Magnussen’s Haas
- Jack Doohan drove Pierre Gasly’s Alpine
- Theo Pourchaire drove Valtteri Bottas’ Alfa Romeo
- Frederik Vesti drove George Russell’s Mercedes
- Isack Hadjar drove Yuki Tsunoda’s AlphaTauri
All five rookies are currently competing in Formula 2, with Pourchaire leading the points standings. Bearman set the fastest time in Friday’s practice session.
Mexico City Grand Prix Preview
The F1 season continues in Mexico City for the Mexico City Grand Prix. With Max Verstappen and Red Bull already crowned champions, there are still battles for positions in both drivers’ and constructors’ championships.
Sergio Perez, hoping to win his home race, faces a challenge from Lewis Hamilton, who was recently disqualified but still has a chance at second place in the drivers’ standings.
Here are some key details about the Mexico City Grand Prix:
Mexico City Grand Prix TV/Streaming Schedule
Friday
- 2:25 – 3:30 p.m.: Free practice 1 (ESPN2, ESPN+, F1 TV Pro)
- 5:55 – 7 p.m.: Free practice 2 (ESPN2, ESPN+, F1 TV Pro)
Saturday
- 1:25 – 2:30 p.m.: Free practice 3 (ESPNNews, ESPN+, F1 TV Pro)
- 4:55 – 6 p.m.: Qualifying (ESPNNews, ESPN+, F1 TV Pro)
Sunday
- 2:30 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.: Pre-race show (ABC, ESPN+, F1 TV Pro)
- 3:55 – 6 p.m.: Mexico City Grand Prix (ABC, ESPN+, F1 TV Pro)
Mexico City Grand Prix Details
- Track: Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez – 2.674-mile, 17-turn permanent racing facility in Mexico City
- Race length: 71 laps
- Lap record: 1:17.774 (Valtteri Bottas, 2021, Mercedes)
- Tire compounds: C3 (Hard), C4 (Medium), C5 (Soft)
- 2022 winner: Max Verstappen, Red Bull-RBPT
Pirelli Tire Test
During Friday’s practice sessions, Pirelli is conducting an experimental tire test. Each team has been given two sets of a new C4 compound prototype tire to assess its wear. Analysis of the data will determine whether this version will be used in the 2024 season.
Top Drivers and Best Bets
Max Verstappen remains the heavy favorite to win the Mexico City Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton as his nearest competitor. Betting options also include podium finishes for Lewis Hamilton and a win for Lando Norris over hometown hero Sergio Perez.
2023 F1 Drivers’ Standings
- Max Verstappen (1), Red Bull-Honda RBPT – 466*
- Sergio Perez (11), Red Bull-Honda RBPT – 240
- Lewis Hamilton (44), Mercedes – 201 Reference
