Round
19 of 23
🇲🇽 Mexico City GP 2026 Start Time
The Mexico City GP 2026 starts at on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — that’s in the UK and Ireland, on the US East Coast, and in eastern Australia the next day. Round 19 of 23 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Lights out is at 2:00 PM local time at Mexico City — that’s 20:00 UTC. That local start time is the same wherever you are; the card below converts it to your own timezone.
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Heads up — the Mexico City GP falls on a different day depending on where you are. It is Sunday in US Pacific and US Eastern; Monday in India and Japan. What day is it where I am? ↓
Circuit
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
Country
Mexico
Weekend
Standard
Race start (UTC)
Sunday, November 1, 20:00 UTC
Full Mexico City GP weekend schedule
| Session | Day & date (UTC) | Start (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Fri, Oct 30 | |
| Free Practice 2 | Fri, Oct 30 | |
| Free Practice 3 | Sat, Oct 31 | |
| Qualifying | Sat, Oct 31 | |
| Race | Sun, Nov 1 |
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.
Heads up — the clocks just changed. US Pacific, US Central and US Eastern put their clocks back an hour since the last round, so for viewers there the Mexico City GP starts an hour different from recent Grands Prix. The local times below already account for the change. How daylight saving affects F1 start times →
What time is the Mexico City GP around the world?
Lights out is at . That puts the Mexico City GP start at (US Eastern / ET, New York) for North American fans, in the UK and Ireland (London & Dublin), and in eastern Australia (Sydney & Melbourne) the next day. Full conversion across major regions and cities:
| Region | Local start time |
|---|---|
| US PacificLos Angeles | |
| US CentralChicago & Austin | |
| US EasternNew York | |
| MexicoMexico City | |
| Brazil (Brasília)São Paulo | |
| ArgentinaBuenos Aires | |
| UK & IrelandLondon & Dublin | |
| Central EuropeParis & Berlin | |
| Gulf (UAE)Dubai & Abu Dhabi | (next day) |
| IndiaMumbai & New Delhi | (next day) |
| SingaporeKuala Lumpur & Manila | (next day) |
| JapanTokyo | (next day) |
| Eastern AustraliaSydney & Melbourne | (next day) |
Session start times verified against the official F1 timetable on October 6, 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 — about two hours after the 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 (how long is an F1 race?). How many stops it takes to get there comes down to the soft, medium and hard tyre compounds and how fast they wear. In the UK and Ireland that is roughly , and on the US East Coast about . 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 in the UK:
| Region | Local start time |
|---|---|
| US PacificLos Angeles | |
| US CentralChicago & Austin | |
| US EasternNew York | |
| MexicoMexico City | |
| Brazil (Brasília)São Paulo | |
| ArgentinaBuenos Aires | |
| UK & IrelandLondon & Dublin | |
| Central EuropeParis & Berlin | |
| Gulf (UAE)Dubai & Abu Dhabi | (next day) |
| IndiaMumbai & New Delhi | (next day) |
| SingaporeKuala Lumpur & Manila | (next day) |
| JapanTokyo | (next day) |
| Eastern AustraliaSydney & Melbourne | (next day) |
When does F1 Fantasy lock for the Mexico City GP?
F1 Fantasy players need the same thing this page does best — a time, in your own timezone. Your team locks at the start of qualifying for the Mexico City GP:
F1 Fantasy lock deadline: Qualifying start — (UTC). Set your team before qualifying begins. See every round’s F1 Fantasy deadline →
Derived from this round’s qualifying start time above, so it always matches the schedule. For every round’s deadline in your timezone with a live countdown, see the F1 Fantasy deadline tracker.
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
- Race lap record: 1:17.774, Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) in 2021
The official Formula 1 race lap record at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is 1:17.774, set by Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) during the 2021 Grand Prix. Only laps set in the race itself count, so faster qualifying laps don’t — see every circuit’s mark on the F1 lap records page. (Source: formula1.com.)
Full Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit guide — length, race distance & every recent winner →
2025: Lando Norris (McLaren) won. Full 2025 Mexico City GP result
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 2026-10-06.
Mexico City GP practice, qualifying times
A Grand Prix weekend is more than race day. 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; all practice sessions and select races free in the Apple TV app) |
| 🇬🇧 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) |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Globo — sportv and GloboPlay (every session live)Free-to-air: TV Globo (free-to-air) — 15 Grands Prix live and on delay |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Grupo Televisa — Sky Sports channels via Sky and Izzi (every session live)Free-to-air: Canal 5 (free-to-air for the Mexican 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.
Watch the Mexico City GP back — highlights & replays
Missed it? Official Mexico City GP highlights are posted free on the Formula 1 YouTube channel and at formula1.com/video within a few hours of the chequered flag. Full-race replays and every session on demand are available to F1 TV Pro subscribers wherever F1 TV is offered.
Free-to-air catch-up and highlights in your country:
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Channel 4 (free-to-air highlights; live coverage of the British GP)
- 🇦🇺 Australia: Network 10 (free-to-air for the Australian GP)
- 🇧🇷 Brazil: TV Globo (free-to-air) — 15 Grands Prix live and on delay
- 🇲🇽 Mexico: Canal 5 (free-to-air for the Mexican GP)
- 🇩🇪 Germany: RTL (free-to-air for select races)
- 🇮🇹 Italy: TV8 (free-to-air for select races/highlights)
Highlights and replay availability vary by region and can change; only official Formula 1 and licensed broadcaster sources are listed. 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 day is the Mexico City GP?
The Mexico City GP falls on a different calendar day depending on where you watch: Sunday in US Pacific and US Eastern; Monday in India and Japan. It happens at the same instant everywhere — set your reminder for the local day shown in the card and table above.
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 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.
Where can I watch the Mexico City GP highlights?
Official Mexico City GP highlights are posted free on the Formula 1 YouTube channel and at formula1.com/video within a few hours of the chequered flag. In some countries a free-to-air broadcaster also airs a highlights show — for example Channel 4 in the UK and TV8 in Italy.
Can I watch the Mexico City GP full race back on replay?
Yes — full-race replays and every session on demand are available to F1 TV Pro subscribers wherever F1 TV is offered. Free official highlights (not the full race) go up on the Formula 1 YouTube channel and formula1.com/video shortly after the race.
When does F1 Fantasy lock for the Mexico City GP?
Your F1 Fantasy team locks for the Mexico City GP at the start of qualifying — 21:00 UTC on Saturday, October 31. That is 5:00 PM EDT in the US (Eastern), 9:00 PM GMT in the UK and Ireland, and 8:00 AM AEDT in eastern Australia. Make any transfers and set your line-up before then.
What is the lap record at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez?
The official Formula 1 race lap record at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is 1:17.774, set by Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) in 2021. Only laps set during the Grand Prix itself count toward the record, so quicker qualifying laps do not.
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