News Summary
- Formula 1 is racing this weekend, October 30–November 1, at the Mexico City Grand Prix, the 19th round of the 2026 championship.
- Sunday’s race starts at 3:00pm ET and 12:00pm PT in the United States, with qualifying scheduled for 5:00pm ET on Saturday.
- Apple TV will stream every session live in the US, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli enters the weekend with an opportunity to win his first World Championship.
Yes, Formula 1 is racing this weekend, with the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix scheduled for Sunday, November 1, at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The race starts at 3:00pm Eastern Time and noon Pacific Time in the United States, with practice beginning on Friday, October 30, and qualifying taking place on Saturday.
The championship travels directly from Austin to Mexico City after Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver now leads George Russell by 123 points and could secure the 2026 Drivers’ Championship this weekend.
What time is the Mexican F1 Grand Prix in the United States?
The Mexico City Grand Prix starts on Sunday, November 1, at 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time in New York and Miami.
Fans on the West Coast can watch the race at 12:00pm Pacific Standard Time in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.
The United States returns to standard time early on Sunday morning, so the correct race-day abbreviations are EST, CST, MST and PST for states that observe the clock change.
Mexico City GP 2026 — US race start times
| US city | Local race start — Sunday, Nov 1 |
|---|---|
| New York / Miami | 3:00pm EST |
| Chicago / Dallas | 2:00pm CST |
| Denver | 1:00pm MST |
| Phoenix | 1:00pm MST |
| Los Angeles / San Francisco | 12:00pm PST |
| Seattle | 12:00pm PST |
| Honolulu | 9:00am HST |
The race is scheduled for 71 laps of the 4.304km Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit.
Mexico City does not change its clocks during this weekend, remaining six hours behind UTC.
F1 Mexico 2026: Full US weekend schedule
The Mexican Grand Prix is a traditional weekend, with three practice sessions, qualifying and Sunday’s race. There is no sprint.
| Session | Eastern Time | Pacific Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday FP1 — Oct 30 | 2:30pm EDT | 11:30am PDT |
| Friday FP2 — Oct 30 | 6:00pm EDT | 3:00pm PDT |
| Saturday FP3 — Oct 31 | 1:30pm EDT | 10:30am PDT |
| Saturday qualifying — Oct 31 | 5:00pm EDT | 2:00pm PDT |
| Sunday race — Nov 1 | 3:00pm EST | 12:00pm PST |
Friday and Saturday use daylight-saving time. Sunday’s race uses standard time after the clock change.
Qualifying will determine the provisional starting grid, with any subsequent FIA penalties or pit-lane starts potentially changing the final order.
The Mexican circuit is particularly demanding because its altitude reduces aerodynamic downforce and creates additional cooling challenges.
The technical effects of Mexico City’s 2,240-metre altitude on F1’s new hybrid engines will be one of the weekend’s central questions.
Where can American viewers watch F1 Mexico live?
Apple TV is the exclusive US streaming home of Formula 1 in 2026, including the Mexican Grand Prix.
The agreement covers live practice, qualifying, sprint events where scheduled, and Grands Prix.
Subscribers can watch through the official Formula 1 page on Apple TV.
Mexican GP 2026 — How to watch in America
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| US streaming broadcaster | Apple TV |
| FP1 | Friday, 2:30pm ET |
| FP2 | Friday, 6:00pm ET |
| FP3 | Saturday, 1:30pm ET |
| Qualifying | Saturday, 5:00pm ET |
| Race | Sunday, 3:00pm ET |
Live coverage may begin before the sessions. Viewers should check the app for programme listings and subscription conditions.
Can Andrea Kimi Antonelli become F1 champion in Mexico?
Antonelli enters the Mexican Grand Prix with 365 points, having won nine races during the 2026 season.
George Russell has 242 points, while Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has 241.
With 125 points available over the remaining five Grands Prix, the Italian needs only ninth place in Mexico to win the championship regardless of what his rivals achieve.
The complete scenarios for Antonelli to secure the title in Mexico explain how the result could decide the World Championship.
Max Verstappen is no longer mathematically eligible. His third place in Austin left him 129 points behind Antonelli, more than the maximum available over the remaining races.
The end of Verstappen’s title hopes before the season finale for the first time since 2020 adds another major storyline.
The United States Grand Prix also exposed contrasting performance between Mercedes’ two drivers, with Antonelli opening a 123-point championship lead over Russell.
What is the next Formula 1 race after Mexico?
Following Mexico City on November 1, Formula 1 travels to São Paulo for the Brazilian Grand Prix on November 8.
Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi complete the final part of the 2026 calendar.
For readers outside the United States, the worldwide Mexico City Grand Prix schedule provides additional time zones. Indian viewers also have a dedicated IST and FanCode guide, while Australia and New Zealand have their own local start-time guide.
GRANDE PRÊMIO is following every session of the Mexican Grand Prix this weekend, with breaking news, full coverage and real-time updates in its Formula 1 section.
FAQ
Is there a Formula 1 race this weekend?
Yes. Formula 1 races in Mexico City on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time does the Mexico City GP start in the USA?
The race starts at 3:00pm EST in New York and Miami, and noon PST in Los Angeles.
Where can I watch the Mexican Grand Prix in the US?
Apple TV is the exclusive US streaming broadcaster for Formula 1 in 2026.
