The Mexican Grand Prix events began this Thursday and the drivers were spotted arriving at the paddock, in which driver Dani Ricciardo confirmed that it was one of the best environments and arrived at the track with an allusive mask in honor of the Day of the Dead.
The Australian driver, who does not have a contract with the team for next year, said that the Mexican Grand Prix is one of the best and is in the top three for him thanks to the fans and the support of the race.
“From an environmental point of view, Mexico is definitely in the top five, maybe even in the top three. It is difficult, because now the sport has grown a lot. “It’s true that everywhere we go there are incredible fans, and for the last two years since Covid, the fans have been making themselves felt,” he commented to Récord.
For the rider, the 2015 award was one of the best and for him it is one of the top three awards of the year.
“I still remember the drivers’ parade in 2015, it’s one of the best things I’ve ever seen in F1, the noise, the fans, everything. I can confidently say that this Grand Prix is one of the top three in the entire calendar,” he concluded.
Ferrari’s Spaniard Carlos Sainz was the best this Friday at the first free practice session of the Mexican Grand Prix, clocking 1:20.707 in his best lap at Circuit Hermanos Rodríguez.
His teammate, Monegasque Charles Leclerc, finished second with 46 thousandths. Mexican Sergio “Checo” Perez of Red Bull, He had a good first performance at the home podium, finishing third ahead of his teammate, two-time world champion Max Verstappen in fourth place. Closed the “five” Briton Lewis Hamilton.
The Mexican Grand Prix, which takes place at the circuit of Hermanos Rodriguez, will continue later with a second training session. and this Saturday with the third session to make way for qualifications. The race will take place this Sunday.
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Source: La Opinion
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