News Summary
- Yes, Formula 1 races today, Sunday, November 1, with the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
- Lewis Hamilton starts from pole for Ferrari, ahead of George Russell and Charles Leclerc, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli lines up fourth.
- Antonelli can secure the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship today, needing only ninth place to guarantee the title.
Yes, there is Formula 1 racing today, Sunday, November 1, 2026, with the Mexico City Grand Prix taking place at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The 71-lap race starts at 14:00 local time, corresponding to 20:00 GMT in the United Kingdom and 15:00 EST on the United States East Coast.
The race could be historic for two reasons. Lewis Hamilton will start from pole position for the first time as a Ferrari driver, while Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has his first opportunity to secure the Drivers’ World Championship.
What time does the Mexican F1 Grand Prix start today?
The race takes place on Sunday afternoon in Mexico, but viewers in India, Australia and New Zealand will watch it during the early hours or morning of Monday, November 2.
| Country / Region | Local start time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 14:00 CST | Sunday |
| United Kingdom | 20:00 GMT | Sunday |
| Ireland | 20:00 GMT | Sunday |
| US / Canada — Eastern | 15:00 EST | Sunday |
| US — Central | 14:00 CST | Sunday |
| US — Pacific | 12:00 PST | Sunday |
| India | 01:30 IST | Monday |
| Australia — Sydney | 07:00 AEDT | Monday |
| Australia — Perth | 04:00 AWST | Monday |
| New Zealand — Auckland | 09:00 NZDT | Monday |
The United States and Canada returned to standard time on November 1, making the daylight saving change particularly important for viewers checking Sunday’s race schedule.
For additional regional information, see the UK and Ireland Mexican GP start-time guide and the Australia and New Zealand Monday schedule.
Who starts on pole for today’s Mexican GP?
Hamilton secured pole with a lap of 1:16.514, beating former Mercedes teammate George Russell by just 0.009s.
Charles Leclerc qualified third, giving Ferrari two cars among the leading three, while Antonelli moves to fourth following Max Verstappen’s one-place grid penalty.
Verstappen starts fifth, ahead of Lando Norris, whose McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri was eliminated in Q2.
The complete Mexican Grand Prix starting grid includes the penalties issued during the weekend. The order remains subject to the FIA’s final decisions, including the technical case involving Liam Lawson.
Hamilton’s pole also ended a 1,197-day wait for the fastest qualifying time.
Can Antonelli win the F1 championship today?
Yes. Antonelli needs only ninth place to guarantee the 2026 world title, regardless of the results of Russell and Hamilton.
The Italian arrived in Mexico with a 123-point championship advantage after winning the United States Grand Prix at Austin.
He is attempting to become Formula 1’s youngest world champion, breaking Sebastian Vettel’s record from 2010.
The full championship scenarios after Mexico qualifying explain how Antonelli could also become champion with a lower finishing position if his rivals fail to win.
Where can fans watch the Mexican GP?
Broadcast and streaming arrangements vary by country. Viewers should consult their local licensed Formula 1 broadcaster or the official F1 television listings for the relevant subscription and streaming options.
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.
