LECLERC FASTEST AGAIN, VERSTAPPEN AND LAWSON FACE INVESTIGATION OVER COLLISION

Charles Leclerc led both Friday sessions in Mexico City, extending Ferrari's practice-topping streak to five straight. The Scuderia's momentum carried over from Austin, but the day turned messy when Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson tangled at turn 12.

Verstappen tried a late-braking inside move; Lawson held his line through the tight chicane, forcing the champion wide. Verstappen rejoined and made contact, scattering debris and bringing out the red flag. Both cars took damage. The stewards opened an investigation—a rare flash of genuine hostility between Red Bull family cars.

Lando Norris finished second, a tenth back, with George Russell third. Lewis Hamilton managed just 13 laps before a power unit issue ended his session, leaving Ferrari with one car on form and one sidelined. All four Red Bull-Ford entries cracked the top 10 despite the drama.

The Verstappen-Lawson collision sets the tone for a spicy weekend. Neither driver looked willing to back down.