Mexican Grand Prix: Leclerc tops FP1 as Colton Herta bags FIA Super Licence

Charles Leclerc set the pace in the opening hour of practice ahead of the F1 2026 Mexican Grand Prix.

With a total of 10 F1 rookies in action, Leclerc comfortably beat Mercedes’ champion-in-waiting Kimi Antonelli to FP1 top spot. Meanwhile, Colton Herta reached a major milestone by qualifying for his FIA Super Licence.