F1 Mexico GP: Charles Leclerc pips McLaren and Mercedes to top FP2
Charles Leclerc completed a perfect Friday at the Mexico Grand Prix after topping the second Formula 1 practice session, in spite of Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton retiring. The Monegasque topped FP1 with a 1m18.128s before lowering that to a 1m17.827s in FP2 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, pipping McLaren’s Lando Norris in second. Read Also: Formula 1F1 Mexico GP: Charles ... Keep reading
Charles Leclerc, the Ferrari driver, has expressed that finishing second in the Formula 1 drivers' championship is not his primary goal as the final five races of the 2026 season approach. Despite being only nine points behind the championship leader with five races remaining, Leclerc's main focus is on maximizing his performance in each race and securing wins.
He acknowledges that winning races would lead to second place naturally, but even if he falls short of that, it wouldn't be a significant disappointment. Leclerc's teammate, George Russell, shares a similar sentiment, stating that being just outside the top spot isn't his ultimate aspiration in the sport.
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