Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in both Mexico practice sessions
RACE•Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc was fastest in both Friday practice sessions for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli was second in the first session and fourth in the second; he needs two more points or a ninth-place finish on Sunday to clinch the title.
1. Leclerc leads practice
Leclerc set a best time of 1:17.827 in the second session, 0.103 seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris. George Russell was third, while Antonelli finished fourth.
2. Title in reach
Antonelli is 123 points ahead of teammate Russell and needs two more points, or ninth place, to secure the title. Russell must win on Sunday to remain mathematically in contention, with four rounds remaining.
3. Session incidents
Lewis Hamilton stopped on track after losing power, triggering a virtual safety car. A collision between Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson brought out red flags.
