Leclerc tops first practice at Mexico City Grand Prix
Ferrari driver edges championship leader Kimi Antonelli; American drivers Jan Crawford and Colton Herta also took part in the session.
The gist
Story- Charles Leclerc of Ferrari posted the quickest lap in the opening practice session in Mexico City.
- Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, was second fastest.
- American drivers Jan Crawford and Colton Herta were among several test drivers on track.
What's new
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the opening practice session of the Mexico City Grand Prix. He finished ahead of Kimi Antonelli, who leads the championship. Several test drivers also ran laps, including Americans Jan Crawford and Colton Herta.
Why it matters
Practice times give an early sense of which teams have pace before qualifying. For Indian fans, the result sets up the weekend's battle at the front of the grid. Leclerc's lead in one session does not decide the race, though.
What others say
Racer reported the session as a Leclerc lead over Antonelli, with test drivers logging time. Sky Sports described Leclerc's margin over Antonelli as a dominant showing. BBC reported only that Leclerc was fastest.
What we don't know yet
The sources do not give lap times or the size of the gap. It is also unclear how the cars will run in later sessions and qualifying.
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