LEWIS HAMILTON will be all guns blazing this weekend in his pursuit for F1 Championship glory as the drivers make their way to Mexico.
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City will host proceedings over the next couple of days as Hamilton looks to chase down title rival Max Verstappen.
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- Practice Three – SATURDAY, 5pm
- Qualifying – SATURDAY, 8pm
- Race – SUNDAY, 7pm
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FULL RESULTS FROM FP2
Work to do for the world champions.
FP2 IS DONE – VERSTAPPEN LEADS THE WAY
He tops the session. Bottas in P2 and Hamilton in P3.
It will be a long night in Brackley as they figure out the set up changes in the hope of making progress on Saturday.
But Hamilton is not happy with the balance of his car. He’s 12 points behind Verstappen in the championship.
He could be cut further adrift if Verstappen wins for a ninth time this season this weekend.
HONDA POWER
All good for the Japanese engine at high altitude
FIRST SIGN OF REAL PACE AND RED BULL ARE AHEAD
Not only ahead, but by a long way. Verstappen leads Bottas in Mexico.
PROBLEM FOR RUSSELL
He has a gearbox issue and is out of practice while his Williams is being dismantled.
RED BULL P1 AND P2
Good start from the Red Bull boys, some early quick runs.
BUSY TRACK
Lewis Hamilton is getting caught in traffic. Hardly surprising, traffic is terrible in Mexico City at times.
GREEN LIGHT FOR FP2
We are go in Mexico City for second practice. Expect more running in this second session, as the ever-popular long runs take place.
FLAG IS OUT – FP1 IS OVER
Bottas, Hamilton, Verstappen, Perez
Looks a close race between the top two teams and their four drivers. All delicately poised.
BOTTAS LEADS THE SESSION
Hamilton second and Verstappen is third.
HAMILTON WILL BE INVESTIGATED
The world champ will be quizzed by race stewards in Mexico after failing to adhere to track limits.
At the dusty Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Hamilton went straight on at Turn 1, causing him to run across the grass before rejoining the track at Turn 3.
Hamilton said on the radio that he “couldn’t slow down there” but the stewards want a word.
PEREZ IS BACK ON TRACK
A new wing has been fitted on his Red Bull and is making up for lost time.
30 MINUTES GONE IN THE SESSION
Hamilton tops the timesheets. Verstappen is in second place.
RED BULL HAVE A BIG JOB ON THEIR HANDS
Perez is out of his car, the team are now repairing his car in time to get back out on track.
Not what he needed in his home race.
BIG DAMAGE FOR PEREZ
The Mexican driver has done exactly the same as Leclerc. Coming through the stadium section, they lock up and go into the barriers.
Slightly more damage for the Red Bull man, who is back in the pits.
Virtual Safety Car deployed why the damage is cleared up.
SPIN FOR LECLERC
He’s lost control in the final sector and damaged the back of his Ferrari. He’s ok but that car will need fixing.
INCREDIBLY DIRTY TRACK
No race at this venue for two years due to the pandemic – and it shows. Plenty of dust being put into the air.
No point looking at track times yet. Bottas and Hamilton currently P1 and P2.
GREEN LIGHT IN MEXICO – FP1 IS GO
The first practice session is underway in Mexico City. All eyes on the two championship contenders.
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
