Ferrari's Carlos Sainz topped the opening practice session for the 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix with a lap time of 1:20.707, leading teammate Charles Leclerc in a team 1-2 finish. The session, featuring five rookie drivers, saw Red Bull's Sergio Pérez and Max Verstappen tie for third, with the proceedings interrupted by two red flags. Official highlights and full session replays are available on the Formula 1 YouTube channel and through the F1 TV Archive .