2026 Mexican GP start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix
Mexico is set to crown Antonelli as champion
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Formula 1 heads to Mexico City for the Mexican Grand Prix, the 20th round of the 2026 season, as Kimi Antonelli looks set to secure his first title at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
The high-altitude circuit provides another important test for the teams and drivers as they chase crucial points, and the battle for second in the standings should continue to heat up.
The weekend follows the standard format, with three practice sessions ahead of Saturday’s qualifying before Sunday’s grand prix.
For UK viewers, the action takes place in the evening, with the race scheduled to start at 8pm GMT on Sunday, November 1. Sky Sports F1 will broadcast every session live, while Channel 4 will provide free-to-air highlights.
Here are the key session start times and details of how to watch the 2026 Mexican GP.
2026 Mexican GP F1 start times, streaming & TV schedule
Times are GMT throughout the weekend
Friday, October 30
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 6.30pm | 6pm, Sky Sports F1 | — |
| Practice 2 | 10pm | 9.30pm, Sky Sports F1 | — |
Saturday, October 31
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 3 | 5.30pm | 5.15pm, Sky Sports F1 | — |
| GP Qualifying | 9pm | 8pm, Sky Sports F1 | 1.25am, Channel 4 (Sunday) |
Sunday, November 1
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | 8pm | 6.30pm, Sky Sports F1 | 12.05am, Channel 4 (Monday) |
How to watch F1: Mexican GP broadcast & streaming guide
Formula 1 travels to Mexico City for the Mexican Grand Prix, the next stop in the championship after the United States GP at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas.
The weekend follows the conventional format, with two practice sessions on Friday, a final hour of practice on Saturday and qualifying that evening. The race takes place on Sunday, November 1, with the Mexican Grand Prix starting at 8pm GMT.
Live TV
Sky Sports F1 will show every session of the Mexican GP weekend live, beginning with Friday’s first practice session at 6.30pm GMT and ending with the grand prix on Sunday evening.
Coverage includes all three practice sessions, qualifying and the race itself. Sky Sports Main Event will also carry selected sessions, including the grand prix, giving viewers another option for following the action live.
Live stream
Sky Sports subscribers can stream the Mexican GP weekend through the Sky Sports app or Sky Go, depending on their package. The Sky Sports app also offers onboard camera feeds, allowing viewers to follow the action from individual drivers’ perspectives.
Those without a Sky subscription can watch through NOW, which offers live access via a Day Membership or a cancel-anytime Month Membership. The Mexican Grand Prix stream begins at 8pm GMT on Sunday, November 1.
The official F1 app provides another way to follow the weekend, with live timing, results and session updates. However, live video coverage is not available through the app in the UK.
Highlights
Channel 4 will provide free-to-air highlights for viewers unable to watch the Mexican GP live. Qualifying highlights are scheduled for 1.05am on Sunday, November 1, while race highlights are due at 12.15am on Monday, November 2.