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  Press Information 25 October 2024   F1: Session Report   2024 Mexico City Grand Prix - Friday   Mixed Friday in Mexico The team opened the second race weekend of the triple-header with Kimi Antonelli fulfilling the second rookie session of the season, driving Lewis' car in FP1. He completed a condensed programme in a twice red flagged hour, whilst George topped the times with a strong lap on the Soft compound. FP2 was elongated to 90 minutes to accommodate Pirelli tyre testing of prototype 2025 compounds. Teams were mandated tyres, fuel loads, and run plans by the tyre manufacturer with set-up changes not allowed. Those drivers who didn't run in FP1 were also given an additional Medium tyre to use. George's session unfortunately came to an early end with a heavy crash at turn eight. Lewis meanwhile completed his Pirelli programme and was able to run the Medium tyre for one push lap at the end of the 90 minutes. Driver FP1 FP2 George Russell 24 Laps 1:17.998 P1 Hard...