The following post summarizes the key events from the second practice session (FP2) of the , which was notably marked by tire testing and a significant incident involving Ferrari. F1 2022 Mexico City GP: Free Practice 2 Highlights
: George Russell of Mercedes topped the 90-minute extended session with a lap time of 1:19.970s . The following post summarizes the key events from
[Data sourced from Official F1 Reports and Motorsport Week (October 2022)] George Russell Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri Esteban Ocon Lewis
: Because they missed FP1 for rookies, George Russell , Yuki Tsunoda , and Esteban Ocon were allowed to run their own programs for part of the session, leading to their high placement on the timing sheets. George Russell Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri Esteban Ocon Lewis Hamilton Sergio Pérez Max Verstappen Charles Leclerc Carlos Sainz Valtteri Bottas Alfa Romeo Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri The following post summarizes the key events from
: A major talking point of the session was a heavy crash by Charles Leclerc , who lost control of his Ferrari at Turn 7 and hit the barriers, severely damaging the rear of his car and triggering a red flag.
: The session was extended to 90 minutes to allow Pirelli to test 2023 prototype tires. Drivers who participated in FP1 were required to follow a specific testing plan.