: Teams contended with roughly 20% less downforce and 10% less power due to the thin air at two kilometers above sea level .
Ferrari dominated the timesheets, while Red Bull showed consistent pace in their home hero's backyard. FP1 Results : FIA Formula 1 2022: Mexico F1 GP Practice 1 - VidГ©o 5
– Incredibly, both drivers clocked the exact same time of 1m 20.827s, with Pérez classified ahead. : Teams contended with roughly 20% less downforce
This practice session was a strong opening statement for Ferrari, though the parity between the Red Bull drivers hinted at a tight battle for the race win. The high-altitude environment continued to be the session's "X-factor," impacting cooling and aerodynamic efficiency across the grid. trailing by just 0.046s.
– Set the fastest lap with a 1m 20.707s.
– Followed closely, trailing by just 0.046s.
