: Local hero Sergio Perez tied for third with Max Verstappen , both finishing about 0.120s behind Sainz .
: Several teams used this session to fulfill their young driver requirements. Liam Lawson took over Max Verstappen 's Red Bull, while Nyck de Vries drove for Mercedes in place of George Russell . : Local hero Sergio Perez tied for third
The 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix began with a dominant display from , as Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc led the pack in the first free practice session (FP1). This session was particularly notable for featuring a high number of young drivers and memorial tributes across the grid. FP1 Standings & Performance : Local hero Sergio Perez tied for third