Verstappen leads Leclerc during FP2 in Mexico

Max Verstappen dominated Free Practice 2 at the Mexico City Grand Prix, setting the fastest time of 1m 17.392s for Red Bull. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who topped the rookie-filled FP1, secured second, with Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli impressively finishing third despite encountering early car issues. Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top five. The session saw several drivers struggle with grip, notably Verstappen reporting "driving on ice" on medium tires, while George Russell also battled rear instability. Other incidents included Alex Albon tapping a wall and Antonelli facing traffic frustration. Teams now analyze data to prepare for Saturday's crucial qualifying session.