Mexican fans had been waiting for 23 years to see Formula One cars back in action at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. And the opening day of free practice for the returning Mexican Grand Prix did provide them with high-speed thrills and spills, including Nico Rosberg's rear brakes catching fire. Bring on the heat!

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