The 2024 Mexico Grand Prix kicked off at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez filled with excitement and a high-energy atmosphere among fans and teams alike. The first day, which started on October 25, featured two initial practice sessions (PL1 and PL2) where teams adjusted their cars to the unique altitude of Mexico City, a critical factor affecting engine performance and aerodynamics. Saturday, the excitement continued with the third and final free practice session before qualifying.

During this session, local driver 'Checo' Pérez faced a challenging day after a tough opening performance, seeking to optimize his strategy just before the qualifying heats. Despite his efforts, he was unable to find the pace needed to compete with the front-runners and struggled to match the optimal setups demonstrated by McLaren, who proved to have a dominant performance overall in the session. This anticipated and critical practice session set the stakes higher for the upcoming races, as teams fine-tuned their setups to maximize performance on race day.

As the atmosphere continues to build towards the qualification rounds later that day, all eyes will be on 'Checo' and how he can rally from his practice performance amidst the fierce competitiveness of the track. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if he can gain a competitive edge against the leading teams and secure a strong starting position for the Grand Prix.