2017 Mexican Grand Prix

Daniel Ricciardo is confident that Red Bull can find more time despite making a flying start to the Mexican Grand Prix weekend on Friday by setting the pace in the second Formula 1 practice at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

Daniel Ricciardo emerged fastest in a closely-fought battle at the front of the Formula 1 pack in second practice for the Mexican Grand Prix on Friday afternoon, edging out championship leader Lewis Hamilton by one-tenth of a second.

Valtteri Bottas led Mercedes to a one-two finish in opening Formula 1 practice for the Mexican Grand Prix on Friday morning at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, outpacing teammate Lewis Hamilton by four-tenths of a second.

McLaren Formula 1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne are set to start this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix from the back of the field after the FIA stewards confirmed their grid penalties following power unit changes ahead of practice on Friday.

Max Verstappen has issued a formal apology for his comments about the FIA stewards' decision to give him a penalty following last weekend's Formula 1 race in Austin, Texas, saying: "I hope we can move on."

Lewis Hamilton says he is heading into this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix with "no expectations" despite looking poised to clinch his fourth Formula 1 drivers' title, having given the prospect of reclaiming the crown little thought.

Pascal Wehrlein is not yet considering racing options outside of Formula 1 for the 2018 season despite uncertainty surrounding his future in the sport, but hopes to have his plans resolved sooner rather than later.

Red Bull is in no rush to finalise its Formula 1 engine plans beyond the end of next season, according to team boss Christian Horner, who expects a decision to be taken through the middle of 2018.

Brendon Hartley will switch to a new, permanent Formula 1 car number for this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix after using Toro Rosso's reserve number for his debut last weekend.

Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff says the team will need to be at the top of its game if Lewis Hamilton is to wrap up his fourth Formula 1 drivers' title in Mexico this weekend as Ferrari and Red Bull pose a bigger threat than at other races.

Sergio Perez wants to give the Mexican fans a "special result to celebrate" at his home Formula 1 race this weekend as he prepares to return to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City.