Charles Leclerc has made an impressive start at the Mexico City Grand Prix, driving his Ferrari to the top of the timesheets during the opening practice session. The Ferrari competitor emerged as the fastest driver on track in first practice, setting the early pace and asserting his place at the summit of the initial session's classification in Mexico City.
Leclerc's benchmark placed him ahead of champion-elect Kimi Antonelli, who pushed the Ferrari racer closest during the first practice run. Antonelli concluded the opening running in second place behind Leclerc, distinguishing himself alongside the Ferrari pilot as one of the standout performers in the first on-track action of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
The first practice running in Mexico City established Ferrari's Leclerc as the driver to beat out of the gate. By finishing fastest from Antonelli, Leclerc delivered an ideal start for Ferrari, while champion-elect Antonelli equally proved his credentials right behind the session leader during their competitive laps in the opening practice outing.
With the opening practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix now in the books, Leclerc's status as the fastest competitor marks a strong opening chapter for Ferrari. Attention now turns to the remainder of the Grand Prix weekend in Mexico City to see whether Leclerc can build upon his first practice supremacy or if champion-elect Antonelli can mount a response as proceedings unfold.