In the second practice session (FP2) for the , George Russell set the fastest time for Mercedes with a lap of 1m 19.970s. The session was unique as it was extended from 60 to 90 minutes to allow for Pirelli's 2023 prototype tyre testing. FP2 Results & Highlights
: In the final minutes, the Alfa Romeo driver was forced to stop on track at Turn 14 due to a mechanical issue, which brought an early end to the day's running. In the second practice session (FP2) for the
: Nicholas Latifi and Zhou Guanyu both experienced technical troubles, while Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez focused largely on high-fuel prototype tyre testing, finishing 6th and 5th respectively. LIVE: F1 2022 Mexican Grand Prix Free Practice 2 : Nicholas Latifi and Zhou Guanyu both experienced
: About 30 minutes into the session, the Ferrari driver lost control at Turn 7 and crashed heavily into the techpro barriers, causing significant damage to the rear of his car. : 1:19
The top three drivers were those who had sat out FP1 to give junior drivers an opportunity, allowing them to use their own soft-compound tyre programs early in the session before switching to the prototype tyres. : 1:19.970s (32 laps) 2. Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) : 1:20.798s (30 laps) 3. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) : 1:21.177s (31 laps) 4. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) : 1:21.509s (32 laps) 5. Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) : 1:21.579s (34 laps) Key Incidents The session was interrupted by two major red flag periods: