Formula 1 2026 · Round 19
Mexico City Grand Prix 2026
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City · 30 Oct–1 Nov. Every session in UK time, and where to watch it in the UK.
Race · UK time · Late start
20:00 GMT
Sunday 1 November
Mexico City Grand Prix times, UK
Practice 1
Fri 30 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
18:30GMT
Practice 2
Fri 30 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
22:00GMT
Practice 3
Sat 31 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
17:30GMT
Qualifying
Sat 31 Oct
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW · Highlights, Channel 4
21:00GMT
Grand Prix
Sun 1 Nov
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW · Highlights, Channel 4
20:00GMT
UK times (GMT). Live on Sky Sports F1 and NOW; free highlights of qualifying and the race on Channel 4, per the Sky and Channel 4 agreement. Session times can move; check the broadcaster on the day.
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Leader · after round 17
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes · 340 pts · 102 clear of Russell
Points left · from round 18
150
6 Grands Prix at 25 for a win. 6 drivers can still win it.
Form
Lando Norris won here last year for McLaren.
| Pos | Driver | Wins | Pts | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes | 8 | 340 | — |
| 2 | George RussellMercedes | 3 | 238 | −102 |
| 3 | Lewis HamiltonFerrari | 1 | 229 | −111 |
| 4 | Max VerstappenRed Bull | 2 | 221 | −119 |
| 5 | Charles LeclercFerrari | 1 | 215 | −125 |
Standings after round 17. Points left counts 25 for every remaining Grand Prix win and 8 for each sprint; the fastest-lap point was dropped in 2025. Full standings · Who can still win the title
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Mexico City Grand Prix: quick answers
What time does the Mexico City Grand Prix start in the UK?
The race starts at 20:00 GMT on Sunday 1 November, UK time.
What time is qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix in the UK?
Qualifying starts at 21:00 GMT on Saturday 31 October, UK time.
Is the Mexico City Grand Prix on free TV in the UK?
Not live. Sky Sports F1 shows every session live (also on NOW). Channel 4 shows free highlights of qualifying and the race later the same day.
Who is leading the F1 championship before the Mexico City Grand Prix?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) leads on 340 points, 102 ahead of George Russell, after round 17. 150 points are left: 6 Grands Prix.
Who won the Mexico City Grand Prix last year?
Lando Norris won the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for McLaren.
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