2026 Mexico City Grand Prix (F1)

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Official live timingformula1.com. A free F1 Unlocked account gets the live leaderboard; full timing needs F1 TV.Official session timesThe promoter’s schedule for all three days (mexicogp.mx).Gates & getting thereGates by colour zone, Metro Line 9, no parking, no re-entry.Official F1 appApp Store. Also on Google Play.

• Gates: Gates open around 8:00 AM all three days, and there is no re-entry.
• Getting there: Metro Line 9 to Ciudad Deportiva, Velódromo or Puebla. There is no public parking.
• Payments: The venue has been cashless since 2025. Bring a card.
• Bags: Backpacks up to 10 × 15 × 30 cm, preferably clear; small purses up to 11 × 16 cm.
• Not allowed: Outside food and drink, glass, cans, cigarettes and vapes, drones, selfie sticks, tripods, pets and coolers.
• Tickets: Only from Ticketmaster México via mexicogp.mx. Resale is illegal in Mexico.

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Race-weekend forecast

Fri, Oct 30⛅Partly cloudy22° / 14°C 72° / 57°FRain 0.5 mm

Sat, Oct 31☀️Clear23° / 13°C 73° / 56°FRain 0.3 mm

Sun, Nov 1☀️Clear23° / 12°C 74° / 54°FRain 0.1 mm

A computer forecast for the venue’s coordinates, updated hourly, not an official race-day forecast. Data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Days shown in local time at the venue.

Event Details

Series	F1
Venue	Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez

What time does it start in the US?

Session	Local time	ET	CT	MT	PT
Practice 1	Fri, Oct 30, 12:30 PM	Fri 2:30 PM EDT	Fri 1:30 PM CDT	Fri 12:30 PM MDT	Fri 11:30 AM PDT
Practice 2	Fri, Oct 30, 4:00 PM	Fri 6:00 PM EDT	Fri 5:00 PM CDT	Fri 4:00 PM MDT	Fri 3:00 PM PDT
Practice 3	Sat, Oct 31, 11:30 AM	Sat 1:30 PM EDT	Sat 12:30 PM CDT	Sat 11:30 AM MDT	Sat 10:30 AM PDT
Qualifying	Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM	Sat 5:00 PM EDT	Sat 4:00 PM CDT	Sat 3:00 PM MDT	Sat 2:00 PM PDT
Race	Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 PM	Sun 3:00 PM EST	Sun 2:00 PM CST	Sun 1:00 PM MST	Sun 12:00 PM PST

US clocks fall back to standard time on Sunday, Nov 1, during this event, so the US times shift by an hour partway through the weekend. Each time above shows its own time zone.

Arizona doesn’t observe daylight saving time, so while the rest of the US is on daylight time, Arizona matches PT.

Converted from the organizer’s official local start times. Times can change at short notice, so check the official site on the day.

How can you watch it from the US?

• Apple TV is the exclusive US broadcaster of Formula 1 from 2026. Every practice, qualifying, sprint and race streams to Apple TV subscribers, and F1 TV Premium is included with the subscription.
• Apple says select races and all practice sessions are also free in the Apple TV app.
• If you are watching in Mexico, Televisa is the home of Formula 1 through the end of the 2028 season, on free-to-air TV and on pay TV via Sky Sports on izzi and Sky+.

Broadcast sources: Apple Newsroom: F1 on Apple TV · TelevisaUnivision: Televisa es la casa de la F1 en México hasta 2028 (Oct 15, 2025). How to watch every race in Mexico →

Watch the highlights

Official videos from the series’ own YouTube channels. The player loads only when you press play.

Update, September 19, 2026: This page said general-sale tickets were sold out. The official site mexicogp.mx now shows a buy button for 10 grandstands, so we have updated the ticket details.

2026 Mexico City Grand Prix: Key Facts

What is the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix schedule?

Official times from the promoter (mexicogp.mx). Gates open around 8:00 AM, and there is no re-entry.

How many nights do you need for the Mexico City Grand Prix?

Race.mx recommendation: arrive Thursday 29 October, fly home Monday 2 November – four nights. This is our own planning advice, not something the promoter publishes, and it comes straight from the schedule above.

• Thursday 29 October – arrive. The first track action is Practice 1 at 12:30 PM on Friday, gates open around 8:00 AM and there is no re-entry, so a Friday-morning landing means going to the circuit straight from the airport with your bags.
• Friday to Sunday – the race weekend. Practice 1 and 2 on Friday, Practice 3 and qualifying on Saturday, and the Grand Prix itself at 2:00 PM on Sunday over 71 laps.
• Monday 2 November – fly home. The race finishes mid-afternoon and tens of thousands of people leave the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez at once, so a Sunday-evening flight is the part of this trip most likely to go wrong. Monday also happens to be Día de Muertos, which is the single best reason to be in Mexico City that week anyway – see things to do on race weekend.

The shorter version: if you can only take three nights, land Friday evening and still fly home Monday. You lose Friday practice and keep qualifying, the race and the Monday buffer. We would not recommend cutting the Monday instead.

Dates and session times above are the promoter’s (mexicogp.mx); the arrive/leave advice is Race.mx’s own.

Why is the Mexico City Grand Prix worth traveling for?

The Mexico City Grand Prix routinely draws some of the biggest crowds in Formula 1. The highlight is the Foro Sol stadium section, where tens of thousands of fans pack a baseball stadium as cars snake through the final corners and the podium ceremony plays out in front of them. Race weekend also coincides with Día de Muertos, so the city is at its most festive.

What do US fans need to plan for the Mexico City Grand Prix?

• Passport: required for air travel to Mexico. US citizens don’t need a visa for tourist stays.
• Getting to the track: Metro Line 9 to Ciudad Deportiva is the fastest option on race day. Avoid driving.
• Altitude: Mexico City sits at about 7,300 ft. Hydrate and pace yourself on Friday.
• Tickets: buy only through mexicogp.mx or its official ticketing partner. Beware of resale scams and look-alike sites.

Trip facts: airport, getting there and where to stay

Item	Detail
Nearest airport	Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Airport to venue	About 15 minutes by car from the circuit; about 6 km (3.8 miles), roughly 17 minutes by Metro via Line 5 and Line 9.
Getting around	Mexico City Metro Line 9 to Velódromo, Ciudad Deportiva or Puebla stations. Metro fare MXN 5 per ride in 2026. Getting to the circuit: Metro, shuttles and rideshare →
Parking	No public parking at the venue. Do not plan to drive.
Where we suggest staying	Roma Norte or Condesa: both walkable and linked to the circuit by Metro Line 9. The airport area (about 4 km from the circuit) is the shortest transfer. Where to stay: best neighborhoods →
Official tickets	mexicogp.mx
Plan this trip	Build your race-weekend plan

Facts are from our venue guide and trip guides, which list their sources. Last checked Oct 2, 2026. Where to stay is our recommendation. The same facts are open data: race travel dataset.

Which Mexican drivers are racing at home?

Sergio “Checo” Pérez returns to his home race with the new Cadillac F1 Team in 2026. He’s the only Mexican driver to reach the podium in Mexico City, finishing 3rd in 2021 and 2022. McLaren reserve Pato O’Ward has driven Friday practice here in 2024 and 2025.

Who has won the Mexico City Grand Prix?

Max Verstappen holds the record with five Mexico wins. See every Mexican Grand Prix winner since 1962 →

FAQ

When is the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix?

October 30 – November 1, 2026. The race is on Sunday, November 1.

Where can I buy official tickets?

Only through the official promoter site, mexicogp.mx, which uses Ticketmaster México. The promoter announced the race sold out, but as of October 20, 2026 mexicogp.mx shows a buy button for 10 grandstands. Availability can change at any moment, so check there first.

Who won the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix?

Lando Norris.

Sources: Mexico GP – schedule Formula1.com Mexico GP official site. Facts verified October 2026; schedule and grandstand availability re-checked against mexicogp.mx October 20, 2026.

Cite this page: Race.mx, “2026 Mexico City Grand Prix (F1)”, race.mx/eventos/mexico-city-grand-prix-2026/ (updated 2026-10-26).