Leclerc Leads Practice Session in Mexico Amid Mixed Results for Ferrari

In the second practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc of Ferrari set the fastest time, while teammate Lewis Hamilton encountered difficulties. The air temperature was recorded at 25 degrees Celsius, with the track temperature at 38 degrees.

Leclerc's performance was notable as he clocked a best time of 17.966, followed closely by Lando Norris and George Russell. Hamilton, who had a power steering issue, finished the session in eleventh place. The session saw various teams introducing updates to their cars, including new cooling components for McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari.

Despite Leclerc's strong showing, Ferrari experienced mixed emotions due to Hamilton's mechanical troubles. The session was marked by several incidents, including a red flag caused by debris on the track and a notable clash between Lawson and Verstappen, which drew the attention of the stewards.