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Leclerc leads opening practice as Antonelli returns in Mexico
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc set the pace in Friday's opening practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix, while Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli made his return after recovering from illness. The 20-year-old Antonelli, who could clinch the Formula One championship this weekend, finished second fastest in the session.
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Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in the opening free practice session ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix on Friday, posting the fastest lap time of the morning at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli returned to action after being sidelined by a bout of sickness, demonstrating his fitness by securing the second-fastest time. The 20-year-old's participation removes any doubt over his availability for the remainder of the weekend's racing activities.
Antonelli heads into the Mexican round on the verge of making history. Should circumstances align this weekend, the Mercedes driver would become Formula One's youngest-ever world champion, a record that carries significant weight in the sport's illustrious history.
The session provided the first competitive indication of pace at the Mexico City circuit, with Leclerc's performance underlining Ferrari's strength ahead of the qualifying and race phases. With a full race weekend still ahead, teams will continue to refine their setups and strategies during subsequent practice sessions.