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Mexico GP 2026: Leclerc and Norris shine in practice sessions

Charles Leclerc was the fastest in the first practice, while Checo Pérez finished 18th and did not participate in the third session.

1 November 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Mexico GP 2026: Leclerc and Norris shine in practice sessions — Photo: Liauzh · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

In the first free practice of the Mexico Grand Prix 2026, Charles Leclerc stood out as the fastest driver, while Checo Pérez, returning to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, placed 18th, according to reports from El Universal.

The second free practice was also challenging for Pérez, who again finished in the eighteenth position, as noted by Infobae. This performance added to a difficult Saturday, considering he did not participate in the third practice session, as reported by El Universal.

In the most recent practice, Lando Norris surprisingly led the session, while Checo Pérez wasn't active, as highlighted by El Universal. The Mexican driver's absence in this session marked another unfavorable moment in the course of the event.

Archive photo: Mexico GP 2026: Leclerc and Norris shine in practice sessions — Archive photoPhoto: Liauzh · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Despite his situation, Checo Pérez expressed the importance of racing again in his home country, according to a report from Infobae. However, his performance in qualifying has been one of the worst of his career at the local event, as reported by El Universal.

The situation is further complicated for Pérez, who faces a grid penalty along with other drivers following an incident during practice, Infobae reported. This adds pressure to his performance for the remainder of the weekend.

The Mexico Grand Prix approaches with anticipation, and qualifying is expected to determine the pole position for Sunday’s race. Checo Pérez, for his part, has the opportunity to improve his performance in one of the season's most awaited events.

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