🇲🇽 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.

Date (UTC)
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Lights out (UTC)
8:00 PM
Countdown
82d 18h 41m 38s
Round
19 of 23
Circuit
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
Country
Mexico
Weekend
Standard
Race start (UTC)
Sunday, November 1, 20:00 UTC

Full Mexico City GP weekend schedule

SessionDay & date (UTC)Start (UTC)
Free Practice 1Fri, Oct 306:30 PM
Free Practice 2Fri, Oct 3010:00 PM
Free Practice 3Sat, Oct 315:30 PM
QualifyingSat, Oct 319:00 PM
RaceSun, Nov 18:00 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.

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 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:

Mexico City GP race start — local times
RegionLocal start time
US PacificLos AngelesSun, 12:00 PM PST
US CentralChicago & AustinSun, 2:00 PM CST
US EasternNew YorkSun, 3:00 PM EST
MexicoMexico CitySun, 2:00 PM CST
Brazil (Brasília)São PauloSun, 5:00 PM BRT
ArgentinaBuenos AiresSun, 5:00 PM ART
UK & IrelandLondon & DublinSun, 8:00 PM GMT
Central EuropeParis & BerlinSun, 9:00 PM CET
Gulf (UAE)Dubai & Abu DhabiMon, 12:00 AM GST (next day)
IndiaMumbai & New DelhiMon, 1:30 AM IST (next day)
SingaporeKuala Lumpur & ManilaMon, 4:00 AM SGT (next day)
JapanTokyoMon, 5:00 AM JST (next day)
Eastern AustraliaSydney & MelbourneMon, 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:

Mexico City GP qualifying — local times
RegionLocal start time
US PacificLos AngelesSat, 2:00 PM PDT
US CentralChicago & AustinSat, 4:00 PM CDT
US EasternNew YorkSat, 5:00 PM EDT
MexicoMexico CitySat, 3:00 PM CST
Brazil (Brasília)São PauloSat, 6:00 PM BRT
ArgentinaBuenos AiresSat, 6:00 PM ART
UK & IrelandLondon & DublinSat, 9:00 PM GMT
Central EuropeParis & BerlinSat, 10:00 PM CET
Gulf (UAE)Dubai & Abu DhabiSun, 1:00 AM GST (next day)
IndiaMumbai & New DelhiSun, 2:30 AM IST (next day)
SingaporeKuala Lumpur & ManilaSun, 5:00 AM SGT (next day)
JapanTokyoSun, 6:00 AM JST (next day)
Eastern AustraliaSydney & MelbourneSun, 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 Rodríguezset 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.

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:

Recent Formula 1 winners at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
SeasonWinnerTeam
2025Lando NorrisMcLaren
2024Carlos SainzFerrari
2023Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
2022Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
2021Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
2019Lewis HamiltonMercedes

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:

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:

Where to watch the Mexico City GP live
Viewer marketWhere to watch
🇺🇸 United StatesApple TV (exclusive from 2026 — every session live)
🇬🇧 United KingdomSky Sports F1 (every session live)Free-to-air: Channel 4 (free-to-air highlights; live coverage of the British GP)
🇨🇦 CanadaTSN / RDS (French); stream via TSN+
🇦🇺 AustraliaFox Sports / Foxtel; stream via Kayo SportsFree-to-air: Network 10 (free-to-air for the Australian GP)
🇫🇷 FranceCanal+
🇩🇪 GermanySky DeutschlandFree-to-air: RTL (free-to-air for select races)
🇮🇹 ItalySky ItaliaFree-to-air: TV8 (free-to-air for select races/highlights)
🌍 WorldwideF1 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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