Mexico City GP: Charles Leclerc completes Friday practice double as Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton suffers technical failure
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc led both Friday practice sessions at the Mexico City Grand Prix. However, teammate Lewis Hamilton faced a technical failure, and rookie Kimi Antonelli continues his pursuit of the world championship title.
Why it matters
The race is a critical juncture in the 2026 Formula 1 season, with significant implications for the youngest-ever world champion title race.
Charles Leclerc completed a Friday practice double at the Mexico City Grand Prix but Ferrari's strong showing was dampened by Lewis Hamilton suffering a technical issue. <p>Leclerc produced a time of 1:17.827s to finish just over a tenth clear of McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' George Russell, with the British pair among 10 drivers who had earlier sat out the opening session to make way for rookie drivers.</p><p>Kimi Antonelli, who only needs to finish ninth in Sunday's race to become Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion, was a tenth down on his team-mate Russell in fourth.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/13603683/kimi-antonelli-f1-title-permutations-how-mercedes-driver-can-win-2026-formula-1-drivers-championship-at-mexico-city-gp-on-sunday">How Antonelli can win world title at Mexico City GP on Sunday</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/13603629/mexico-city-gp-2026-dates-schedule-weather-uk-start-time-and-how-to-watch-or-stream-f1-race-at-autodromo-hermanos-rodriguez-live-on-sky-sports"><strong>Mexico City GP Schedule</strong></a> | <strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/f1/standings">F1 2026 standings</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/f1/schedule-results">F1 2026 calendar</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/F1articlespushpromo" target="_blank"><strong>Got the Sky Sports app? Sign up for latest F1 alerts</strong></a></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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