{"id":944482,"date":"2026-10-28T23:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T23:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/944482\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T23:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T23:12:15","slug":"2026-f1-mexico-city-grand-prix-start-time-how-to-watch-tv-times-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/944482\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix \u2013 Start time, how to watch, TV times & more"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is set for another edition of the popular Mexico City Grand Prix. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n

Formula 1 heads to Mexico City this weekend with Kimi Antonelli<\/a> on the verge of becoming the youngest world champion in the sport\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

The 4.304km Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez will host the 71-lap race, with its long main straight, heavy braking into Turn 1 and tight stadium section providing a distinctive challenge.<\/p>\n

Situated more than 2200 metres above sea level, the circuit\u2019s thin air also reduces aerodynamic downforce and cooling efficiency, adding another complication for teams and drivers.<\/p>\n

This weekend marks the 26th running of a Formula 1 World Championship race in Mexico and the sixth under the Mexico City Grand Prix name, having previously been known as the Mexican Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

The first championship event took place in 1963, a year after a non-championship race at the venue, while the grand prix returned to the calendar in 2015 following a 23-year absence.<\/p>\n

Since that return, Max Verstappen<\/a> has dominated the event, winning five of the 10 races held and setting the record for most World Championship victories in Mexico.<\/p>\n

Those five wins have also made Red Bull the most successful constructor at the event, ahead of McLaren on four, including New Zealander Denny Hulme\u2019s triumph in 1969.<\/p>\n

Lewis Hamilton<\/a> is the only other driver on the current grid to have won in Mexico more than once, taking victory for Mercedes in 2016 and 2019.<\/p>\n

The last three editions, however, have produced three different winners for three teams, with Verstappen successful in 2023 before Carlos Sainz<\/a> won for Ferrari in 2024 and Lando Norris<\/a> took victory for McLaren last year.<\/p>\n

While those drivers will be eyeing another victory, much of the attention will be on Antonelli as he gets his second opportunity to secure his maiden world championship.<\/p>\n

The Mercedes driver came agonisingly close in Austin, where his ninth victory of the season<\/a> extended his lead over teammate George Russell<\/a> to 123 points with five races remaining.<\/p>\n

Hamilton also remains mathematically in contention, sitting a further point behind Russell, but Antonelli now needs just a ninth-place finish in Mexico to secure the crown regardless of his rivals\u2019 results.<\/p>\n

That would make the 20-year-old the youngest champion in Formula 1 history and the first Italian to win the drivers\u2019 title since Alberto Ascari in 1953.<\/p>\n

How Kimi Antonelli can win the F1 title in Mexico City<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Even a finish outside the points could be enough if neither Russell nor Hamilton wins the race. Should Antonelli finish 10th, only a Russell victory could keep the championship alive for another round.<\/p>\n

For Oscar Piastri<\/a>, the weekend brings a very different milestone to avoid after another difficult race in Austin left him without a podium for 14 consecutive grands prix.<\/p>\n

It is his longest such run since his first 15 races in Formula 1 in 2023, meaning another finish outside the top three would equal that stretch and underline McLaren\u2019s struggles this season.<\/p>\n

There will also be a special occasion for home favourite Sergio Perez, who returns to race in Mexico for the first time since 2024, now representing Cadillac.<\/p>\n

The Mexican is set to make his 300th grand prix start, becoming just the seventh driver to reach that milestone and the first to achieve it at his home race.<\/p>\n

With Antonelli poised to make championship history, Piastri hoping to end his podium drought and Perez celebrating a landmark appearance in front of his home crowd, Mexico City is set for a significant weekend on several fronts.<\/p>\n

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\nWhen is the Mexico CIty Grand Prix?<\/p>\n

The Mexico City Grand Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez takes place on October 31-November 2 (AEDT).<\/p>\n

What time does the Mexico City Grand Prix start?<\/p>\n

The Mexico City Grand Prix will start at 7am AEDT on Monday, November 2. Scroll down for more time zones.<\/p>\n

Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix schedule<\/p>\n

Friday, 30 October<\/p>\n

Duration
\nLocal
\nAEDT
\nAEST
\nACDT
\nACST
\nAWST
\nNZDT<\/p>\n

GTM Super Copa
\nPractice Session
\n35 minutes
\n8:40
\n1:40
\n0:40
\n1:10
\n0:10
\n22:40
\n3:40<\/p>\n

Masters Historic
\nPractice Session
\n25 minutes
\n9:40
\n2:40
\n1:40
\n2:10
\n1:10
\n23:40
\n4:40<\/p>\n

Formula 4 NACAM Championship
\nPractice Session
\n25 minutes
\n10:30
\n3:30
\n2:30
\n3:00
\n2:00
\n0:30
\n5:30<\/p>\n

FORMULA 1
\nFIRST PRACTICE SESSION
\n60 minutes
\n12:30
\n5:30
\n4:30
\n5:00
\n4:00
\n2:30
\n7:30<\/p>\n

GTM Super Copa
\nQualifying Session
\n25 minutes
\n14:00
\n7:00
\n6:00
\n6:30
\n5:30
\n4:00
\n9:00<\/p>\n

FORMULA 1
\nSECOND PRACTICE SESSION
\n60 minutes
\n16:00
\n9:00
\n8:00
\n8:30
\n7:30
\n6:00
\n11:00<\/p>\n

Masters Historic
\nQualifying Session
\n25 minutes
\n17:30
\n10:30
\n9:30
\n10:00
\n9:00
\n7:30
\n12:30<\/p>\n

Saturday, 31 October<\/p>\n

Formula 4 NACAM Championship
\nQualifying Session
\n25 minutes
\n9:25
\n2:25
\n1:25
\n1:55
\n0:55
\n23:25
\n4:25<\/p>\n

GTM Super Copa
\nFirst Race (25 Mins)
\n25 minutes
\n10:15
\n3:15
\n2:15
\n2:45
\n1:45
\n0:15
\n5:15<\/p>\n

FORMULA 1
\nTHIRD PRACTICE SESSION
\n60 minutes
\n11:30
\n4:30
\n3:30
\n4:00
\n3:00
\n1:30
\n6:30<\/p>\n

Masters Historic
\nFirst Race (25 Mins)
\n25 minutes
\n12:55
\n5:55
\n4:55
\n5:25
\n4:25
\n2:55
\n7:55<\/p>\n

FORMULA 1
\nQUALIFYING SESSION
\n60 minutes
\n15:00
\n8:00
\n7:00
\n5:30
\n6:30
\n5:00
\n10:00<\/p>\n

Formula 4 NACAM Championship
\nFirst Race (25 Mins)
\n25 minutes
\n16:45
\n9:45
\n8:45
\n9:15
\n8:15
\n6:45
\n11:45<\/p>\n

Sunday, 1 November<\/p>\n

GTM Super Copa
\nSecond Race (25 Mins)
\n25 minutes
\n9:15
\n2:15
\n1:15
\n1:45
\n0:45
\n23:15
\n4:15<\/p>\n

Masters Historic
\nSecond Race (25 Mins)
\n25 minutes
\n10:10
\n3:10
\n2:10
\n2:40
\n1:40
\n0:10
\n5:10<\/p>\n

Formula 4 NACAM Championship
\nSecond Race (25 Mins)
\n25 minutes
\n11:05
\n4:05
\n3:05
\n3:35
\n2:35
\n1:05
\n6:05<\/p>\n

FORMULA 1
\nGRAND PRIX (71 LAPS OR 120 MINS)
\n120 minutes
\n14:00
\n7:00
\n6:00
\n6:30
\n5:30
\n4:00
\n9:00<\/p>\n

What is the weather forecast for the Mexico City Grand Prix<\/p>\n

Mexico City is set for a warm and largely dry grand prix weekend, with temperatures reaching around 26 to 27 degrees Celsius across the three days, a mixture of sunshine and cloud, and only a slight chance of rain throughout the weekend, with sunny conditions expected for Sunday\u2019s race.<\/p>\n

How to watch the Mexico City Grand Prix in Australia<\/p>\n

The Mexico City Grand Prix will be live on Fox Sports 506. There is no live free-to-air coverage or post-race free-to-air highlights of the event in Australia.<\/p>\n

Can I live stream the Mexico City Grand Prix in Australia?<\/p>\n

The Mexico City Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Foxtel\u2019s subscription streaming services Foxtel Go and Kayo Sports.<\/p>\n

How to watch F1 TV commentary feed<\/p>\n

The alternative F1 TV commentary feed is available to Foxtel customers with a set top box. Kayo Sports subscribers can only watch the F1 TV feed during Sunday\u2019s Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

Mexico City Grand Prix Fox Sports broadcast times (AEDT)<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 31<\/p>\n

Practice 1: 5:00am-7:00am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Practice 2: 8:30am-10:30am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Sunday, November 1<\/p>\n

Practice 3: 4:15am-5:45am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Qualifying: 7:00am-10:00am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Monday, November 2<\/p>\n

Build-up: 5:30am-6:55am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Race: 6:55am-9:00am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

How to watch the Mexico City Grand Prix in New Zealand<\/p>\n

Sky Sport will broadcast the Mexico City Grand Prix, with Sky Sport 1 carrying all the action across the weekend.<\/p>\n

Can I live stream the Mexico City Grand Prix in New Zealand?<\/p>\n

The Mexico City Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sport\u2019s subscription streaming service Sky Go or Sky Sport Now.<\/p>\n

Mexico City Grand Prix Sky Sports broadcast times (NZDT)<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 31<\/p>\n

Practice 1: 7:00am-9:00am NZDT
Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Practice 2: 10:30am-12:30pm NZDT
Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Sunday, November 1<\/p>\n

Practice 3: 6:15am-7:45am NZDT
Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Qualifying: 9:00am-12:00pm NZDT
Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Monday, November 2<\/p>\n

Build-up: 7:30am-8:55am NZDT
Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Race: 8:55am-11:00am NZDT
Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Formula 1 Drivers\u2019 Championship (After United States GP)<\/p>\n

Pos
\nNum
\nDriver
\nTeam
\nWins
\nPoles
\nPoints
\nDiff
\nGap<\/p>\n

1
\n12
\nKimi Antonelli
\nMercedes
\n9
\n7
\n365<\/p>\n

2
\n63
\nGeorge Russell
\nMercedes
\n3
\n5
\n242
\n123
\n123<\/p>\n

3
\n44
\nLewis Hamilton
\nFerrari
\n1
\n0
\n241
\n124
\n1<\/p>\n

4
\n3
\nMax Verstappen
\nRed Bull
\n2
\n2
\n236
\n129
\n5<\/p>\n

5
\n16
\nCharles Leclerc<\/a>
\nFerrari
\n1
\n0
\n233
\n132
\n3<\/p>\n

6
\n1
\nLando Norris
\nMcLaren
\n2
\n3
\n211
\n154
\n22<\/p>\n

7
\n81
\nOscar Piastri
\nMcLaren
\n0
\n0
\n144
\n221
\n67<\/p>\n

8
\n6
\nIsack Hadjar<\/a>
\nRed Bull
\n0
\n0
\n105
\n260
\n39<\/p>\n

9
\n30
\nLiam Lawson<\/a>
\nRacing Bulls\/Red Bull
\n0
\n0
\n77
\n288
\n28<\/p>\n

10
\n10
\nPierre Gasly
\nAlpine
\n0
\n1
\n42
\n323
\n35<\/p>\n

11
\n6
\nArvid Lindblad
\nRacing Bulls
\n0
\n0
\n38
\n327
\n4<\/p>\n

12
\n43
\nFranco Colapinto
\nAlpine
\n0
\n0
\n27
\n338
\n11<\/p>\n

13
\n87
\nOliver Bearman
\nHaas
\n0
\n0
\n23
\n342
\n4<\/p>\n

14
\n27
\nNico Hulkenberg
\nAudi
\n0
\n0
\n13
\n352
\n10<\/p>\n

15
\n5
\nGabriel Bortoleto
\nAudi
\n0
\n0
\n10
\n355
\n3<\/p>\n

16
\n31
\nEsteban Ocon
\nHaas
\n0
\n0
\n7
\n358
\n3<\/p>\n

16
\n14
\nFernando Alonso
\nAston Martin
\n0
\n0
\n7
\n358
\n0<\/p>\n

16
\n55
\nCarlos Sainz
\nWilliams
\n0
\n0
\n7
\n358
\n0<\/p>\n

19
\n23
\nAlexander Albon
\nWilliams
\n0
\n0
\n5
\n360
\n2<\/p>\n

20
\n22
\nYuki Tsunoda
\nRacing Bulls
\n0
\n0
\n1
\n364
\n4<\/p>\n

21
\n18
\nLance Stroll
\nAston Martin
\n0
\n0
\n0
\n364
\n1<\/p>\n

21
\n77
\nValtteri Bottas
\nCadillac
\n0
\n0
\n0
\n365
\n0<\/p>\n

21
\n11
\nSergio Perez
\nCadillac
\n0
\n0
\n0
\n365
\n0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is set for another edition of the popular Mexico City Grand Prix. Image: XPB…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":944483,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[573],"tags":[64,63,817,813,816,139444,85],"class_list":["post-944482","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-formula-1","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-f1","tag-formula-1","tag-formula1","tag-mexico-city-gp","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/944482","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=944482"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/944482\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/944483"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=944482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=944482"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=944482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}