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Disagreeing with the decision not to review the penalty given to Lando Norris at COTA, McLaren seeks a means for teams to constructively challenge such decisions in future.

Today's team representatives press conference with Ayao Komatsu, Mike Krack and Christian Horner.

It's been a decent day, we seem to be there or thereabouts in terms of performance.

McLaren's request for a right of review of the penalty meted out to Lando Norris in the United States Grand Prix has been rejected.

A very important session for us, with a packed programme.

We're not in terrible shape but we've got a bit more work to do, so we're focused on FP3 now.

Carlos was able to test the soft tyres this morning, albeit when the track was still dirty, but Charles did not do a single lap on the compound that will hold the key to the final part of qualifying.

"It was a big hit," admits Russell, "and I felt a bit winded initially. I'm OK but unfortunately the car wasn't."

We seem quite okay on single lap pace, but still have work to do on the long runs.

A day of mixed feelings.

Today was a positive day.

Russell crashes and neither Verstappen or Albon post times in second practice session dedicated to validating Pirelli's softer compounds for 2025.

Times from today's second free practice session for the Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico.

George Russell quickest in FP1, as Alex Albon and Oliver Bearman - one of 5 young drivers on duty - clash and cause session to be red-flagged.

Times from today's opening free practice session for the Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico.