2026 F1 Mexico GP live: Lewis Hamilton on pole as Kimi Antonelli targets the title
Good evening, Formula 1 fans and ScuderiaFans readers! Welcome to our live coverage of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, the 19th round of the Formula 1 World Championship. Ferrari is targeting victory with Lewis Hamilton starting from pole position and Charles Leclerc third, while Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has the opportunity to secure the 2026 Drivers’ World Championship.
The chances of Andrea Kimi Antonelli becoming world champion in Mexico are particularly high, but there are still 71 laps to complete at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. With the long run towards Turn 1 and several leading drivers closely matched, the race could produce plenty of unexpected developments.
Lewis Hamilton leads the Mexico GP starting grid ahead of George Russell
Lewis Hamilton starts from pole position after beating his former Mercedes teammate George Russell by just nine thousandths of a second in qualifying. The seven-time world champion also ended a pole-position drought lasting more than three years, securing his first Grand Prix pole for Ferrari.
Behind the front row, Charles Leclerc starts third alongside Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who is approaching his first world championship. Ninth place would be enough for the Italian driver to secure the title.
However, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris cannot be overlooked. Starting fifth and sixth respectively, the Red Bull and McLaren drivers could play a significant role in what promises to be one of the most complicated opening laps of the season.
Ferrari enters the race with two cars in the top three and a genuine opportunity to fight for victory. Lewis Hamilton will attempt to convert his qualifying breakthrough into a strong result, while Charles Leclerc could benefit from the slipstream along the long straight towards the first corner.
The importance of the start and the challenges presented by the circuit make the opening stages particularly interesting. The 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix schedule and race start guide provides the full weekend timetable and broadcast information.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli could become F1 world champion in Mexico
Although Ferrari has taken the spotlight with its impressive qualifying performance, the championship battle remains one of the biggest stories heading into the race. Andrea Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of securing the 2026 Formula 1 world title, potentially completing an extraordinary season for the young Mercedes driver.
With the championship within reach, the Italian will need to balance his ambitions with the importance of avoiding trouble, particularly through the opening corners.
The possible championship outcomes can also be explored through the F1 championship points calculator, which allows fans to compare title scenarios and the points available to the leading contenders.
Mexico City Grand Prix live commentary and race updates
Will the leading cars form a closely packed train, or will the opening lap produce an intense battle for position? Could Ferrari finally convert its improved competitiveness into victory, or will Mexico become the scene of a historic championship celebration for Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Italian motorsport?
Follow our minute-by-minute live coverage of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix as the action unfolds across all 71 laps. From the battle at the front to the championship implications, we will be following the key developments throughout the race.
Race start: 21:00 Central European Time (CET).
Watch the race coverage: 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix video coverage.
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