🇲🇽 Mexico City GP 2026
The Mexico City GP 2026 starts at 20:00 UTC on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — that’s 8:00 PM GMT in the UK and Ireland, 3:00 PM EST on the US East Coast, and 7:00 AM AEDT in eastern Australia the next day. Round 19 of 23 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Full Mexico City GP weekend schedule
| Session | Day & date (UTC) | Start (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Fri, Oct 30 | 6:30 PM |
| Free Practice 2 | Fri, Oct 30 | 10:00 PM |
| Free Practice 3 | Sat, Oct 31 | 5:30 PM |
| Qualifying | Sat, Oct 31 | 9:00 PM |
| Race | Sun, Nov 1 | 8:00 PM |
Every session — practice, qualifying and the race — shown in your local timezone. Times update automatically if the schedule changes.
When is the Mexico City GP?
The Mexico City GP is round 19 of the 2026 Formula 1 season, held at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico. Lights out is scheduled for Sunday, November 1 at 20:00 UTC. The card above converts that to your local time automatically and counts down to the start.
What time is the Mexico City GP around the world?
Lights out is at 20:00 UTC. That puts the Mexico City GP start at 3:00 PM EST (US Eastern / ET, New York) for North American fans, 8:00 PM GMT in the UK and Ireland (London & Dublin), and 7:00 AM AEDT in eastern Australia (Sydney & Melbourne) the next day. Full conversion across major regions and cities:
| Region | Local start time |
|---|---|
| US PacificLos Angeles | Sun, 12:00 PM PST |
| US CentralChicago & Austin | Sun, 2:00 PM CST |
| US EasternNew York | Sun, 3:00 PM EST |
| MexicoMexico City | Sun, 2:00 PM CST |
| Brazil (Brasília)São Paulo | Sun, 5:00 PM BRT |
| ArgentinaBuenos Aires | Sun, 5:00 PM ART |
| UK & IrelandLondon & Dublin | Sun, 8:00 PM GMT |
| Central EuropeParis & Berlin | Sun, 9:00 PM CET |
| Gulf (UAE)Dubai & Abu Dhabi | Mon, 12:00 AM GST (next day) |
| IndiaMumbai & New Delhi | Mon, 1:30 AM IST (next day) |
| SingaporeKuala Lumpur & Manila | Mon, 4:00 AM SGT (next day) |
| JapanTokyo | Mon, 5:00 AM JST (next day) |
| Eastern AustraliaSydney & Melbourne | Mon, 7:00 AM AEDT (next day) |
Session start times verified against the official F1 timetable on August 11, 2026. Times can change — this page reflects the last verified schedule and updates automatically when it does.
What time does the Mexico City GP finish?
The Mexico City GP is scheduled to finish at approximately 22:00 UTC — about two hours after the 20:00 UTC start. F1 races run to the lesser of 305 km or two hours of racing, so most last around 1h45–2h of green-flag running; a red flag or repeated safety cars can push the finish later, and the FIA caps total race time at three hours. In the UK and Ireland that is roughly 10:00 PM GMT, and on the US East Coast about 5:00 PM EST. Treat it as a planning estimate — take the exact start time above and add roughly two hours.
Qualifying converts the same way — set your alarm for 9:00 PM GMT in the UK:
| Region | Local start time |
|---|---|
| US PacificLos Angeles | Sat, 2:00 PM PDT |
| US CentralChicago & Austin | Sat, 4:00 PM CDT |
| US EasternNew York | Sat, 5:00 PM EDT |
| MexicoMexico City | Sat, 3:00 PM CST |
| Brazil (Brasília)São Paulo | Sat, 6:00 PM BRT |
| ArgentinaBuenos Aires | Sat, 6:00 PM ART |
| UK & IrelandLondon & Dublin | Sat, 9:00 PM GMT |
| Central EuropeParis & Berlin | Sat, 10:00 PM CET |
| Gulf (UAE)Dubai & Abu Dhabi | Sun, 1:00 AM GST (next day) |
| IndiaMumbai & New Delhi | Sun, 2:30 AM IST (next day) |
| SingaporeKuala Lumpur & Manila | Sun, 5:00 AM SGT (next day) |
| JapanTokyo | Sun, 6:00 AM JST (next day) |
| Eastern AustraliaSydney & Melbourne | Sun, 8:00 AM AEDT (next day) |
About Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
The Mexico City GP is run over 71 laps of the 4.304 km Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez — set more than 2,200 m above sea level, the highest-altitude race on the calendar. The venue first hosted a round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1963.
- Circuit length: 4.304 km
- Race distance: 71 laps
- First World Championship race here: 1963
Full Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit guide — length, race distance & every recent winner →
Who won the last Mexico City GP? Recent winners at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
Lando Norris (McLaren) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in 2025. Max Verstappen has won here 3 times in the last 6 runnings — more than any other driver in this span. Here are the winners of the last 6 runnings at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2024 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-07-10.
Mexico City GP practice, qualifying times
A Grand Prix weekend is more than Sunday. The Mexico City GP runs 4 timed sessions before lights out, listed here in UTC — the table above shows each one in your own timezone:
- Free Practice 1: Friday, October 30 at 18:30 UTC
- Free Practice 2: Friday, October 30 at 22:00 UTC
- Free Practice 3: Saturday, October 31 at 17:30 UTC
- Qualifying: Saturday, October 31 at 21:00 UTC
Qualifying for the Mexico City GP sets the grid on Saturday, October 31 at 21:00 UTC. Open this page on race weekend and every time shown updates to wherever you are in the world.
How to watch the Mexico City GP live
In the US the Mexico City GP is live on Apple TV, which became the exclusive home of Formula 1 in the United States from 2026 with every session live. In the UK it’s on Sky Sports F1, with free highlights on Channel 4; and worldwide, F1 TV Pro streams every session where it’s available. Major viewer markets:
| Viewer market | Where to watch |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Apple TV (exclusive from 2026 — every session live) |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Sky Sports F1 (every session live)Free-to-air: Channel 4 (free-to-air highlights; live coverage of the British GP) |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | TSN / RDS (French); stream via TSN+ |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Fox Sports / Foxtel; stream via Kayo SportsFree-to-air: Network 10 (free-to-air for the Australian GP) |
| 🇫🇷 France | Canal+ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Sky DeutschlandFree-to-air: RTL (free-to-air for select races) |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Sky ItaliaFree-to-air: TV8 (free-to-air for select races/highlights) |
| 🌍 Worldwide | F1 TV Pro (official live stream of every session, where available) |
For subscription costs, free trials and how to watch F1 free in every market, see the full 2026 F1 TV & streaming guide.
Broadcast details can change — confirm with your provider before lights out. Unofficial; not affiliated with Formula 1 or any broadcaster.
Common questions about the Mexico City GP
What time does the Mexico City GP start?
Lights out for the Mexico City GP is at 20:00 UTC on Sunday, November 1. That is 3:00 PM EST in the US (Eastern), 8:00 PM GMT in the UK and Ireland, and 7:00 AM AEDT in eastern Australia the following day. The card at the top converts it to your own timezone automatically.
What time does the Mexico City GP finish?
The Mexico City GP is scheduled to finish about two hours after the 20:00 UTC start — roughly 22:00 UTC. Most F1 races last around 1h45–2h, but safety cars or a red flag can extend it, up to a three-hour maximum.
What time is the Mexico City GP in the US?
In the US the Mexico City GP starts at 3:00 PM EST on the East Coast (Eastern) and 12:00 PM PST on the West Coast (Pacific). It is shown live on Apple TV, the exclusive US home of Formula 1 from 2026.
Where is the Mexico City GP held?
The Mexico City GP is held at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico — round 19 of the 2026 Formula 1 season. It is run over 71 laps of the 4.304 km circuit.
Is the Mexico City GP a sprint weekend?
No — the Mexico City GP is a standard Grand Prix weekend: practice sessions and qualifying, then the Grand Prix on Sunday. There is no Saturday sprint race at this round.
What channel is the Mexico City GP on?
In the US the Mexico City GP is live on Apple TV; in the UK it is on Sky Sports F1, with free-to-air highlights on Channel 4. Worldwide, F1 TV Pro streams every session where it is available.
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