Formula 1 heads to high altitude for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, run October 30 to November 1 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Below is the full weekend schedule with start times in Eastern Time, how to watch in the US, and a free printable you can keep by the TV. Kimi Antonelli rolls into Mexico City with a big championship lead after winning the United States Grand Prix in Austin, with the title fight heading into the final stretch of the season.
2026 Mexico City Grand Prix schedule and start times
All times are Eastern. The race is Sunday, November 1.
| Date | Session | Start (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | Practice 1 | 2:30 PM ET |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Practice 2 | 6:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Practice 3 | 1:30 PM ET |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Qualifying | 5:00 PM ET |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Race | 4:00 PM ET |
How to watch the Mexico City Grand Prix in the US
In the US, Formula 1 airs across the ESPN family. The Mexico City Grand Prix sessions land on ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC depending on the slot, with Spanish-language coverage on ESPN Deportes and live streaming on the ESPN app. Race coverage is set for Sunday, November 1 at 4:00 PM ET. Qualifying is Saturday at 5:00 PM ET.
Printable 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix schedule
Download the printable Mexico City Grand Prix schedule (PDF)
2026 Mexico City Grand Prix FAQ
When is the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix?
The race weekend runs Friday October 30 through Sunday November 1, 2026. Lights out for the Grand Prix is Sunday at 4:00 PM ET.
Where is the Mexico City Grand Prix held?
At the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, one of the highest-altitude circuits on the calendar, which thins the air and challenges engine cooling and aero.
How can I watch it in the US?
On the ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC by session), ESPN Deportes in Spanish, and streaming on the ESPN app.
What is next on the F1 calendar?
After Mexico City, the season continues with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil. For the previous round, see our 2026 United States Grand Prix guide.
