The Mexican GP of Formula 1 embarks on its Saturday with Charles Leclerc setting the pace after leading both free practice sessions on Friday at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Leclerc dominated FP2 with a time that placed him 0.103 seconds ahead of Lando Norris, while George Russell was only 0.003 seconds behind in third position. The championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, finished fourth, followed by Max Verstappen, leaving three teams with very tight performances going into the qualifying session.
However, it was not all positive for Ferrari, as Lewis Hamilton suffered a loss of power that forced him to stop during FP2.
Antonelli remains close to securing his first Formula 1 world title, but Saturday’s qualifying session will be crucial in determining his starting position for Sunday’s race.
How to follow the Mexican GP F1
The method of following Formula 1 varies depending on your location. In the UK, Sky Sports remains the exclusive broadcaster, airing every session live throughout the 2026 season. Additionally, highlights can be viewed for free on Channel 4.
In the United States, Apple TV is the main streaming platform for the 2026 season, with all sessions accessible due to a multi-year agreement. F1 TV is also available as a global streaming service for subscribers.
Local times in Mexico City
— Saturday, October 31 — Free Practice 3 — 11:30 AM CST
— Saturday, October 31 — Qualifying — 3:00 PM CST
Weather forecast for Saturday of the Mexican GP
The weather forecast for Saturday is clear up to the qualifying session. The day is expected to start sunny and dry, with temperatures around 24-26 °C during FP3.
Conditions may complicate during qualifying, with temperatures potentially reaching 26-27 °C and possible brief showers, although significant rain is not expected.
Regarding Sunday, the current forecast indicates a sunny and dry day for the Mexican GP.
Complete schedule of the Mexican GP
Local times in Mexico City:
- Friday, October 30 — Free Practice 1 — 12:30 PM CST
- Friday, October 30 — Free Practice 2 — 4:00 PM CST
- Saturday, October 31 — Free Practice 3 — 11:30 AM CST
- Saturday, October 31 — Qualifying — 3:00 PM CST
- Sunday, November 1 — Mexican GP 2026 — 2:00 PM CST
Circuit details
Circuit: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Type of circuit: permanent circuit
The circuit, located over 2,200 meters above sea level, presents unique challenges due to the thinner air, which affects cooling, aerodynamics, and power units, despite its relatively conventional design. The long main straight and the stadium section are some of its most notable features.
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