That said, the Formula 1 circus barely has time to catch its breath before touching down for the nineteenth round of the campaign. The 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix follows hot on the heels of last Sunday's race in Austin, where Kimi Antonelli took victory in dominant fashion for Mercedes.
Now, the young Italian stands on the absolute cusp of a historic Drivers' title. Only George Russell and Lewis Hamilton can stop him, but both men need nothing less than a win this weekend to keep their faint championship hopes alive.
Action at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez begins on Friday, 30 October, with Free Practice 1 kicking off at 1230 local time. Free Practice 2 follows later that day at 1600. Saturday brings the final hour of practice at 1130 before Qualifying gets underway at 1500, with the Grand Prix itself scheduled for 1400 on Sunday, 01 November.
For those watching from home, F1 TV Pro offers live coverage of every session in selected countries, featuring onboard cameras on all 22 of the drivers' cars alongside Pre-Race and Post-Race Shows. The platform streams across Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and above, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku, complete with commentary in six languages and zero ad breaks. Meanwhile, F1 TV Premium elevates the experience with 4K Ultra HD/HDR viewing on up to six devices, a personalised Multiview feature with 26 different feeds, and full access to F2, F3, F1 ACADEMY, and Porsche Supercup sessions. Live timing remains available on F1.com and the F1 app throughout the weekend.
As for the venue itself, the iconic circuit returned to the calendar in 2015 and offers a breathless experience. Its famous high altitude demands some lateral thinking from the teams regarding car and brake cooling, while the long start/finish straight and raucous stadium section—often paired with the national holiday of Dia de Muertos—never fail to deliver an incredible atmosphere.
Looking at the skies, the weekend is forecasted to be warm and sunny with temperatures just a few degrees cooler than what the drivers enjoyed in Austin. However, Friday practice could see some showers, meaning teams will be keeping a close eye on the weather to see if the threat materialises or if the entire weekend stays clear.
