The 2026 Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix takes place from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November, with the race scheduled to begin at 21:00 Central European Time (CET). Andrea Kimi Antonelli arrives with the opportunity to secure his first Formula 1 world championship, while Ferrari aims to build on the encouraging performance of its upgraded SF-26 at the United States Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver could be crowned world champion on Sunday 1 November even with a ninth-place finish. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc heads to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez after securing consecutive second-place finishes in Singapore and Austin, raising hopes that Ferrari can remain competitive in Mexico.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli could clinch the 2026 F1 title in Mexico
Andrea Kimi Antonelli needs just two more points to secure the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championship. The Italian could therefore clinch the title by finishing as low as ninth in the Mexican Grand Prix, following his victory in the United States and George Russell’s eighth-place finish in Austin.
That result has left the Mercedes driver in a position where avoiding trouble and securing a modest points finish could be enough to seal the championship. It would also end a 73-year wait for an Italian Formula 1 world champion. The last Italian driver to win the title was Alberto Ascari, who became world champion with Ferrari in 1953.
The championship permutations can also be explored through the F1 Championship Points Calculator, which allows comparisons of title scenarios and possible points outcomes.
Ferrari looks to build on its Austin progress at the Mexican Grand Prix
Ferrari arrives in Mexico with renewed confidence after its updated SF-26 delivered an encouraging performance in Texas. Charles Leclerc repeated his second-place finish from Singapore, confirming another strong result for the Scuderia.
The next question is whether Ferrari can maintain that competitiveness at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The Italian team has positive memories of Mexico, having dominated the 2024 event with Carlos Sainz. Another strong weekend would provide further encouragement following the improvements seen in Austin.
2026 F1 Mexico City GP schedule and TV times (CET)
The Mexican Grand Prix weekend begins on Friday 30 October with two free practice sessions. Final practice and qualifying take place on Saturday 31 October, before the Grand Prix on Sunday 1 November. All times listed below are in Central European Time (CET, UTC+1).
Friday 30 October – Free practice
- 19:30–20:30: Free Practice 1 – Sky Sport F1; live commentary on ScuderiaFans.com
- 23:00–00:00: Free Practice 2 – Sky Sport F1; live commentary on ScuderiaFans.com
Saturday 31 October – Free practice and qualifying
- 18:30–19:30: Free Practice 3 – Sky Sport F1; live commentary on ScuderiaFans.com
- 22:00–23:00: Qualifying – Sky Sport F1; live commentary on ScuderiaFans.com
Sunday 1 November – Mexican Grand Prix
- 21:00: 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix – Sky Sport F1; live commentary on ScuderiaFans.com
Where to watch the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix
Sky Sport F1 will broadcast the complete Mexican Grand Prix weekend live, including all three free practice sessions, qualifying and Sunday’s race. ScuderiaFans.com will provide live coverage of every session, allowing Ferrari supporters to follow the action throughout the weekend.
For further details of the remaining races, dates and venues, visit the complete 2026 Formula 1 calendar.
With Andrea Kimi Antonelli on the verge of a potentially historic championship and Ferrari seeking to confirm its improved form, Mexico promises to be an important weekend for both the title battle and the Scuderia’s ambitions in the closing stages of the 2026 season.
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