Da Costa Shatters Track Record at Mexico E-Prix

Antonio Felix da Costa from Porsche showcased impressive performance in the first free practice session of the Mexico City E-Prix, clocking a remarkable lap time of 1:10.855, which shattered the previous track record by over 1.5 seconds. This early dominance highlighted the enhanced capabilities of the new GEN3 Evo car. The session was dynamic, with several drivers vying for the top positions; notable mentions include Taylor Barnard from NEOM McLaren and Nissan's Oliver Rowland, who secured the second and third fastest times, respectively.

Challenging weather conditions, marked by intermittent rain, impacted tire grip and performance on the circuit, forcing teams to adapt quickly. Despite the wet conditions, da Costa's lead remained unchallenged, solidifying his status as a frontrunner. Other notable performances came from world champion Pascal Wehrlein and Mitch Evans, both of whom finished within the top five. David Beckmann of Cupra Kiro encountered difficulties, suffering damage during the session's final moments. With more practice sessions and qualifying rounds scheduled for Saturday, teams are looking to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the evening race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.