Mexico City Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions

The Mexico City Grand Prix is set to take place soon, with Kimi Antonelli on the verge of clinching his first drivers' championship. Following his victory at the United States Grand Prix, he has a significant lead over George Russell and only needs to finish ninth or better in Mexico to secure the title. Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen also showed strong performances in Austin, with Leclerc finishing second and Verstappen in third.

The Grand Prix weekend will feature a full schedule of practice sessions, qualifying, and the race itself, all available for viewing on various platforms including Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4 for highlights. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City presents unique challenges due to its high altitude, allowing teams to use specific downforce packages while achieving high speeds. The weather forecast indicates warm conditions with no rain expected during the race weekend.