What the teams said – Friday in Mexico City

Max Verstappen topped FP2 at the Mexico City Grand Prix, but voiced concerns over his Red Bull's long-run pace and "driving on ice" grip issues on medium tyres. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was a close second, with Lewis Hamilton P5, showcasing strong one-lap speed and potential for pole. Andrea Kimi Antonelli impressed for Mercedes, securing P3 in FP2 despite a mechanical glitch, while George Russell echoed grip complaints. Lando Norris placed P4 for McLaren, but Oscar Piastri struggled. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll looked competitive in P8 and P10, respectively. Williams’ Carlos Sainz showed promise with P9. Pirelli highlighted extremely low track grip, significant evolution, and a probable one-stop race strategy.