Get ready for an electrifying race weekend! The battle for pole position is heating up in Mexico City.
In Free Practice 2, Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein emerged as the fastest driver, setting the pace for the upcoming qualifying session. Wehrlein, a two-time winner in Mexico City, is eyeing a historic hat-trick in today's race. His impressive time of 1m05.141s puts him ahead of the pack, with Sebastien Buemi closely following just 0.160s behind. Taylor Barnard and Nico Müller complete the top four, while championship leader Jake Dennis rounds out the top five.
But here's where it gets controversial... The FIA has introduced a new rule regarding wheelspinning in the pit lane, and Jake Dennis received a reprimand for this very issue. With qualifying and the race looming, drivers must be cautious to avoid any grid penalties. Dennis, who topped FP1 yesterday and won the previous round in Sao Paulo, will be looking to maintain his momentum while navigating this new regulation.
As the final practice session of the weekend kicked off at 07:30 local time, drivers encountered cooler temperatures and low grip on the track. Antonio Felix da Costa experienced a brake-by-wire issue, forcing him to exit his Jaguar TCS Racing machine. Dan Ticktum and his teammate Pepe Martí also had their fair share of troubles, with Martí's car problems limiting his track time.
With 15 minutes remaining, Sebastien Buemi held the top spot with a time of 1m05.301s. Buemi, a four-time podium finisher and two-time fastest lap holder at this historic venue, will be aiming for his first victory in Mexico City. However, Pascal Wehrlein snatched the quickest time in the dying seconds, leaving Buemi in second place.
And this is the part most people miss... Nick Cassidy and Lucas di Grassi were noted for an incident at the end of the session. Details are still emerging, but it's a reminder that every moment on the track counts, especially with the intense competition in Formula E.
So, who will secure pole position for the 2026 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix? Will Pascal Wehrlein make it a hat-trick? Or will Sebastien Buemi finally claim his first win in Mexico City? Stay tuned for the qualifying session at 09:40 local/15:40 UTC, and don't miss the race later today!
SCHEDULE:
Qualifying: Saturday, January 10th, 09:40 local/15:40 UTC
Race: Saturday, January 10th, 14:00 local/20:00 UTC
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