Round 19 of the 2026 Formula One season looks sure to be a coronation for the youngest-ever Drivers’ Championship winner, as Kimi Antonelli prepares to make history at the Mexican Grand Prix.

A finish in ninth place or above on Sunday will ensure the 20-year-old Mercedes star becomes F1’s youngest champion. A retirement from the race could even see the Italian lift the trophy; his nearest challengers, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, both need a win to have any chance of keeping their razor-thin title hopes alive.

One of the best-attended Grand Prix on the F1 calendar, the Mexican GP poses a unique extra challenge for the drivers. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit, situated 2,285 meters above sea level, radically alters grip levels and the effectiveness of car cooling systems.

The Mexico City GP takes place this Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico, which starts with practice rounds today, Friday, Oct. 30, and goes until Sunday, Nov. 1.

Free Practice 1 is Friday at 12:30 p.m. local time (2:30 p.m. ET) in Mexico City, with Free Practice 2 following later in the day at 4 p.m. local time (6 p.m. ET), while Free Practice 3 takes place on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11:30 a.m. local time (1:30 p.m. ET).

Qualifying takes place on Saturday at 3 p.m. local time. That makes it a 5 p.m. ET or 2 p.m. PT start. UK viewers can watch at 9 p.m. GMT, while Australian fans can tune in at 8 a.m. AEDT on Sunday.

The Grand Prix itself starts on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. local time. That makes it a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT start in the US and Canada. For viewers in the UK, the race starts at 8 p.m. GMT. Australian F1 fans, meanwhile, can tune in at 7 a.m. AEDT on Monday, Nov. 2.

Livestream the Mexican GP in the US 

F1 racing has a new home on Apple TV, with the 2026 season marking the start of its five-year broadcast run for US viewers. You have several ways to stream the events, with a paid subscription or for free.

It’s worth noting that if you’ve recently bought a new Apple device and haven’t previously subscribed to the streaming platform, you can take advantage of a three-month free trial within 90 days of purchase. 

If you’re not lucky enough to have bought a new Apple gadget during that time frame, you have two other free options if you’re new to Apple TV. The platform also offers a seven-day free trial to new subscribers through its dedicated app and the Apple TV channel on Prime Video. Finally, Apple’s subscription bundle, Apple One, will also get you a 30-day free trial of its TV streaming service.

How to livestream the Mexican GP in the UK 

The Mexican GP is available in the UK on Sky Sports. Sky Sports will include the practice rounds and qualifying. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the race via its app. Cord-cutters can watch Sky TV with unlimited Sky Sports on a Now TV membership. 

Livestream the Mexican GP in Canada

F1 fans can watch the Mexican GP on TSN, but TSN Plus is no longer available as a stand-alone streaming option. Viewers can now choose from two main monthly plans: TSN Standard for $25, or TSN Premium for $30. Bundles and annual subscriptions are also available. But you’ll need TSN Premium if you want to watch all the action for this race.

Existing TSN cable subscribers can also watch at no extra charge using their TV provider’s account login details.

Livestream the Mexican GP in Australia

The Mexican GP can be watched Down Under on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you’re not a Foxtel subscriber, your best option is to sign up for the streaming service Kayo Sports. 

Formula One 2026 full schedule

You can visit the Formula One website for additional details on the schedule, but here’s when each main race takes place this season. Practice rounds are excluded.