Red Bull says the new floor introduced in Mexico is an evolution of the version debuted in Monza. The adjustments to the cooling inlets stem from insights the team admits it previously overlooked

Verstappen, 40 points off championship leader Piastri after a run of three wins and a second place in the past four races, set the pace, leading Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.153 seconds. Norris was fourth fastest, while Piastri, 14 points ahead of the Briton, was down in 12th.

Max Verstappen ended Friday in Mexico City on top of the timesheets, but he left the paddock with a furrowed brow rather than a victory grin.

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen was once handed a huge penalty at the Mexican Grand Prix. Towards the back end of the 2024 F1 campaign, Verstappen was in a battle with Lando Norris for the world championship.

Esteban Ocon briefly goes quickest, before Oscar Piastri improves with a 1:21.570 to retake top spot. This circuit doesn't get much use outside of this F1 race, so there's lots of dust on the track at the moment. That will clear as it sees more and more action.

Lindblad has maintained frontrunner status for one of the vacant Racing Bulls positions for a considerable time, despite a modest maiden Formula 2 season. Veteran super adviser Helmut Marko remained tight-lipped on the matter, though he acknowledged being "very impressed" by the teenager's Friday showing.

Oscar Piastri hopes his past experiences can help him in the F1 championship as he prepares for the Mexican Grand Prix.

RED Bull driver Max Verstappen set the pace during second practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix, the Dutchman leading the way from the Ferrari