Ride onboard as Verstappen sets Friday pace in Mexico

Max Verstappen set the pace on Friday at the Mexico City Grand Prix, demonstrating his formidable form despite sitting out the opening session. The four-time World Champion clocked a blistering 1m 17.392s, signaling a clear challenge to his championship rivals. McLaren's Lando Norris finished fourth, 0.251s behind, while Oscar Piastri struggled to find pace, ending the day in 12th position, 0.840s off Verstappen's leading time. Verstappen's dominant performance lays down a significant marker as the weekend progresses, highlighting the gap McLaren needs to close.