Antonelli tops Mexico GP timesheet with 1:17.601

Mark beats Leclerc's 1:17.827 from Friday's second practice

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

Antonelli to the top of the timesheets! 🔼👀 It's a 1:17.601 for the Mercedes driver ⏱️ #F1 #MexicoGP https://t.co/4JPSQ Via @F1 on X

What happened: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli set a 1:17.601 to go top of the timesheet at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Why it matters: Leclerc led Friday's second practice at 1:17.827, so Antonelli's time is quicker than that benchmark. Antonelli arrives in Mexico City leading Russell by 123 points with five rounds left.

By the numbers: Antonelli: 1:17.601. Leclerc, Friday's FP2 best: 1:17.827.

What to watch: Qualifying and the race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez are still to come.

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