Max Verstappen topped both practice sessions for Red Bull on Friday; Lando Norris second as Lewis Hamilton off the pace in seventh; watch Practice Three live on Sky Sports F1 at 6.30pm on Saturday, followed by qualifying at 10pm
Max Verstappen completed a Friday practice double at the Mexico City Grand Prix as Lando Norris emerged as the world champion's most likely pole challenger.
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Fernando Alonso loses control, spins then styles it out through the fast Turn Nine during P2.
Former strategist Bernie Collins explains the impact the high altitude will have on the cars at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Valtteri Bottas showed his competitive spirit as he raced with Max Verstappen in second practice ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen says it was a better Friday than he expected, while Sergio Perez says he expects qualifying to be 'really tight'.
Lando Norris was satisfied with with the car's performance in Friday's practice sessions, but admits it will be 'tough' to challenge the Red Bulls.
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