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2026 Mexico City GP: Leclerc fastest in FP2

News - 2026-10-31 - By Jenny Marsh

Charles Leclerc led Mexico City Grand Prix FP2, while Lewis Hamilton lost track time after a stoppage in the second Ferrari on Friday.

Practice

Charles Leclerc set the pace in second practice for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, as reported by Formula1.com, which also noted that the Ferrari driver had been quickest in Friday’s earlier session. Autosport and Motorsport.com likewise reported that Leclerc completed a Friday sweep in Mexico. Leclerc arrived for the weekend fifth in the drivers' championship on 233 points.

Ferrari running

Lewis Hamilton lost running in FP2 after his Ferrari stopped, according to Formula1.com, while Autosport and Motorsport.com reported that he retired from the session. RaceFans also reported that Hamilton stopped with a problem in the second Ferrari. Hamilton went into the event third in the drivers' championship on 241 points, while Ferrari’s broader record stood at 250 wins across 77 Formula 1 seasons.