Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are among eight drivers who will miss first practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix this Friday.

During the season, each Formula 1 team must run a rookie in at least two practice sessions for both of their cars and the relative simplicity of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez - which is not a street circuit, nor is the race a Sprint event - means most teams are taking the opportunity to fulfil the requirements.

Only Racing Bulls and Sauber will run both full-time drivers for the opening session of the weekend.

Championship leader Oscar Piastri, who is 14 points ahead of Lando Norris and 40 in front of Max Verstappen, will be the only title protagonist to have full preparation ahead of Qualifying on Saturday and the Mexico City Grand Prix its

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