Max Verstappen led the practice session in Mexico with an upgraded Red Bull, demonstrating strong pace despite challenging track conditions, as teams tested new setups and upgrades.
The first day of practice for the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix revealed mixed performances among F1 teams, with Red Bull's Verstappen showing strong qualifying pace but struggles on long runs, while McLaren's Norris faced handling issues. Grip levels were low, affecting consistency and lap times, and teams are expected to make balance adjustments as the weekend progresses.
In the first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, George Russell was the fastest, with Max Verstappen close behind. McLaren's Oscar Piastri and rookie Alex Dunne also impressed, with Dunne showing strong performance in his first F1 outing. Various teams introduced upgrades, including Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari.
Lando Norris led the second practice session at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and Haas's Nico Hulkenberg following closely. The session, held at the Yas Marina Circuit, saw McLaren establish themselves as the team to beat, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc faces a 10-place grid penalty. Max Verstappen struggled with front axle issues, finishing 17th, as teams prepare for the final practice and qualifying sessions.
In the final practice session for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Mercedes' George Russell topped the timesheets, followed by McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz. The session, marked by cold and slippery conditions, saw several drivers struggle with grip, including Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who eventually improved his time after switching to soft tires. The session ended early due to a red flag caused by Lance Stroll's car losing power, leaving Russell, Piastri, and Sainz as the top three.
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Alex Palou led the opening practice session of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix with a lap time of 1m01.721s, closely followed by Pato O'Ward and Colton Herta. The session saw multiple incidents, including crashes involving Marcus Ericsson and Jack Harvey, but no injuries were reported. The practice highlighted the improved grip of the track compared to last year, with drivers frequently testing the limits.
Philipp Eng led the second practice session for the Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic, clocking the fastest time in the No. 24 Team RLL BMW M Hybrid V8. He narrowly beat Nick Tandy's No. 6 Penske Porsche 963. Sebastien Bourdais, Nick Yelloly, and Felipe Nasr rounded out the top five. Corvette Racing dominated the GTD Pro class, with Tommy Milner leading. The session saw four red flags, including incidents involving GTD Pro cars and debris on the track. Qualifying is scheduled for 4:40 p.m. EDT.
The first practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix is underway, with Formula 1 fans eagerly following the action as teams and drivers prepare for the upcoming race.
Colton Herta of Andretti Global led the second St. Petersburg IndyCar practice session, with Josef Newgarden and Will Power following behind. Herta expressed satisfaction with the car's performance, while Kyle Kirkwood's strong lap was overshadowed by a collision with the wall. Qualifying is up next, with only one driver missing from the session.
Max Verstappen topped the first practice session for the Mexican GP, setting the fastest time ahead of Alex Albon. The session saw five rookie drivers participating, and Pirelli testing tires. Carlos Sainz experienced a hydraulic issue, while Lewis Hamilton finished in 11th place. Sergio Perez briefly led the session before Verstappen took control, ultimately securing the top spot with a time of 1:19.718.
Max Verstappen topped the first practice session for the F1 Qatar GP, using soft tires to set a time of 1m27.428s. The session was challenging due to high winds and sandy residue on the new track surface, causing grip issues for the drivers. Fernando Alonso initially led the session but ended up in fourth place. Carlos Sainz Jr. finished second, followed by Charles Leclerc in third. Yuki Tsunoda and Nico Hulkenberg rounded out the top six.
Colton Herta topped the crash-filled opening practice session at Laguna Seca for the IndyCar race, setting the fastest lap time ahead of Pato O'Ward and Alexander Rossi. The session was marred by multiple red flags due to incidents, including Romain Grosjean, Juri Vips, Scott McLaughlin, Agustin Canapino, and Will Power. Herta's Andretti Autosport teammate, Marcus Ericsson, finished fourth, while rookie Juri Vips impressed in sixth.