Verstappen picks up the pace
Earlier today, Valtteri Bottas set the fastest time during the first free practice session in Mexico. In the 2nd training, Verstappen immediately goes on the attack. On the medium tires he goes straight for some fast laps, taking him quite a distance from the rest of the field.
His last lap on the soft tires is good enough to open a gap of more than four tenths with the rest of the field. Bottas is closest to the Dutchman and, just like in the first practice, is closely followed by Hamilton.
The race simulations are also going well for Red Bull
In the second part of this 2nd free practice session of the 2021 Mexican GP, most drivers focus on racing simulations, completing several laps in a row. Again, the Red Bull is the faster car. Mercedes will therefore be able to conjure up a lot of pace from their car tonight. Otherwise, Verstappen will increase his championship lead again this weekend.
2nd free practice of the 2021 Mexican GP
01. Max Verstappen
02. Valtteri Bottas
03. Lewis Hamilton
04. Sergio Perez
05. Carlos Sainz
Dates and times of the 2021 Mexican GP
Saturday November 6, 2021
3rd free practice: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Qualification: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 7 November 2021
Race: 8:00 PM