Formula 1 fans witnessed a display of speed and skill as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen dominated the Practice sessions ahead of the 2023 Mexican GP, the 19th round of the Formula 1 World Championship.
Free Practice 1 Highlights: Verstappen Sets the Pace
In the first practice session, Verstappen showcased his prowess by leading the pack with the fastest time of 1:19.718s, narrowly beating Alex Albon’s Williams by 0.095s. Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate, Sergio Perez, claimed the third spot, setting the stage for an intense Mexican GP. Noteworthy was the impressive performance by young drivers, with Oliver Bearman from Haas securing the 15th position.
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That's a wrap for our first session of the weekend! Verstappen goes quickest, but Albon keeps him honest #MexicoGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/Eek2VEanm6
Free Practice 2: Verstappen’s Dominance Continues
Verstappen’s stellar performance continued into the second practice session. Starting with the prototype tyres, Albon briefly outpaced Verstappen. However, Verstappen quickly regained control, clocking the fastest lap of the weekend at 1:18.686s. McLaren’s Lando Norris closely followed, highlighting the fierce competition between the top teams.
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Max leads Lando and Charles in our second practice session of the weekend#MexicoGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/VO2C2YTKqD
Challenges and Surprises: Alonso’s Spin and Albon’s Struggles
The Practice Sessions were not without drama. Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin experienced a significant spin without any collision, demonstrating the challenging nature of the circuit. Meanwhile, Albon faced challenges, slipping to the 14th position in Practice 2, raising questions about his car’s condition.
The anticipation builds as the teams fine-tune their strategies for the race day, promising a thrilling Mexican GP for F1 fans around the world.
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