In total, nine rookies will be driving in FP1 on Friday, meaning almost half the grid will be roaring around Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Who are those drivers, and why is the Mexico City Grand Prix a popular choice for rookie sessions?

Everything’s set for the first practice session of the Mexican GP — follow it live with GPblog! After an eventful Austin weekend that once again saw Max Verstappen come out on top, Formula 1 now heads to Mexico for Round 20 of the season — the fifth-to-last stop on the 2025 calendar.

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Formula 1 fans voiced frustration over broadcast issues during the 2025 Mexico Grand Prix. FP1 and FP2 practice session results out.

It's all change for this F1 live session. Follow lap-by-lap updates as nine teams opt to switch a driver for a rookie in FP1 in Mexico City.

Charles Leclerc topped the timesheet in opening practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix as Formula 1's rookie runs took precedence. The Ferrari driver set a ben

Charles Leclerc set the early pace at the Mexico City Grand Prix by topping a first practice session packed with rookie drivers.

The Mexico City Grand Prix’s opening practice on Friday will feature no less than nine rookies taking part in the FP1 session.

Red Bull and Arvid Lindblad have been given a warning after the Briton impeded Arvid Lindblad during FP1 at the Mexican Grand Prix. Lindblad was one of nine rookies on track during the first session of the weekend but he got himself in trouble with the stewards.