- Unusual Free Practice session in Mexico, where slick tyres remained untouched until the final minutes due to rain of last night.
- Carlos completed five laps on intermediate tyres before switching to softs, on which he did two runs to prepare for Qualifying.
- The McLaren driver set a 1:17.918 lap on his first stint. On the second one, now with the track completely dry, he improved to 1:16.638 to move up to fifth.
