News Summary
- The 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix takes place from October 30 to November 1, with Sunday’s Formula 1 race starting at 15:00 Eastern Standard Time and 20:00 GMT.
- MotoGP returns to Malaysia after the Australian Grand Prix cancellation, with Saturday’s sprint and Sunday’s race both starting at 07:00 GMT and 12:30 IST.
- NASCAR races at Martinsville across all three national series, while North America’s daylight-saving time change affects Sunday’s viewing schedules.
The final weekend of October brings a packed international motorsport programme, with Formula 1 racing in Mexico City, MotoGP returning to Sepang and NASCAR staging three important races at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia.
Activity begins on Thursday, October 29, for American viewers, with the first Malaysian MotoGP practice taking place late that evening. Formula 1 then begins its Mexican Grand Prix programme on Friday, before a busy Saturday of qualifying and racing leads into Sunday’s three headline events.
Formula 1: Mexico City GP schedule and how to watch
The 2026 Mexican Grand Prix could decide the Drivers’ World Championship. Andrea Kimi Antonelli arrives with a 123-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell and needs only a ninth-place finish to secure his first title, regardless of his rivals’ results.
Mercedes also has an opportunity to secure the Constructors’ Championship, although Ferrari would need to suffer a major points setback.
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez hosts three practice sessions, Saturday qualifying and a 71-lap Grand Prix on Sunday, November 1.
Mexico City Grand Prix: Full Formula 1 schedule
| Session | Date | US Eastern | UK (GMT) | India (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 | Friday, Oct 30 | 14:30 EDT | 18:30 | 00:00 Sat |
| FP2 | Friday, Oct 30 | 18:00 EDT | 22:00 | 03:30 Sat |
| FP3 | Saturday, Oct 31 | 13:30 EDT | 17:30 | 23:00 Sat |
| Qualifying | Saturday, Oct 31 | 17:00 EDT | 21:00 | 02:30 Sun |
| Race | Sunday, Nov 1 | 15:00 EST | 20:00 | 01:30 Mon |
F1 Mexico GP start times in Australia and New Zealand
| Session | Sydney/Melbourne (AEDT) | New Zealand (NZDT) |
|---|---|---|
| FP1 | Saturday, 05:30 | Saturday, 07:30 |
| FP2 | Saturday, 09:00 | Saturday, 11:00 |
| FP3 | Sunday, 04:30 | Sunday, 06:30 |
| Qualifying | Sunday, 08:00 | Sunday, 10:00 |
| Race | Monday, 07:00 | Monday, 09:00 |
In Canada, Toronto and other Eastern Time locations follow the same schedule as New York. Vancouver follows Pacific Time, with Sunday’s Grand Prix beginning at 12:00 PST.
For Indian fans, the race takes place early on Monday morning. The complete India-specific Mexico GP guide provides additional viewing information.
Where to watch F1 in Mexico
| Country | TV / Streaming |
|---|---|
| United States | Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports F1 / NOW |
| Canada | TSN / RDS |
| India | FanCode |
| Australia | Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
Coverage availability and subscription requirements can differ by platform. Local broadcasts may begin before the session start times listed above.
MotoGP: Malaysian Grand Prix schedule and where to watch
Sepang hosts the Malaysian MotoGP round from October 30 to November 1, bringing the championship back into action after Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix was cancelled because poor visibility prevented safe medical-helicopter operations.
Marc Márquez leads Jorge Martín by ten points, while Marco Bezzecchi remains third. Martín has been cleared to attempt Friday’s opening practice following his wrist fracture, but further medical assessment will determine whether he can continue during the weekend.
Saturday’s sprint and Sunday’s Grand Prix are both scheduled to begin at 15:00 local Malaysian time.
Malaysian MotoGP: Key sessions worldwide
| Session | UK (GMT) | India (IST) | Sydney (AEDT) | US Eastern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 — Fri, Oct 30 | 02:45 Fri | 08:15 Fri | 13:45 Fri | 22:45 Thu |
| Practice — Fri, O |
