Overview
- Charles Leclerc set the pace in both Friday practice sessions at the Mexico City Grand Prix, posting the fastest times in FP1 and FP2.
- Lewis Hamilton suffered a suspected power‑unit failure in FP2, reported a loss of power on his lap and was instructed to stop the car on track, which curtailed his running.
- Max Verstappen and Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson made wheel‑to‑wheel contact in FP2 that produced debris, a red flag and calls for both drivers to attend the stewards.
- Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli holds a championship lead that requires only a ninth‑place finish or two points at Mexico to clinch the 2026 Formula 1 title.
- At Sepang, Jorge Martin withdrew to continue recovery from a fractured wrist, Alex Marquez claimed pole but crashed out of the rain‑hit sprint, Pedro Acosta won the sprint and Marc Marquez extended his MotoGP championship lead.