Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix 2026: Full schedule and start times
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Formula 1 heads to Mexico City this weekend for the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix, the 19th round of the season. The event runs from October 30 to November 1 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, where the drivers will compete on one of the calendar’s most distinctive circuits.
The weekend begins on Friday with two free practice sessions, giving teams an opportunity to fine-tune their cars ahead of qualifying. Saturday features the final practice session followed by qualifying, which will determine the starting grid for Sunday’s 71-lap race. All session times below are converted to Bulgarian time.
Full Mexican Grand Prix schedule — Bulgarian time
| Date | Session | Time in Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 30 | Free Practice 1 | 20:30 |
| Saturday, October 31 | Free Practice 2 | 00:00 |
| Saturday, October 31 | Free Practice 3 | 19:30 |
| Saturday, October 31 | Qualifying | 23:00 |
| Sunday, November 1 | Mexican Grand Prix | 22:00 |
The second practice session begins at midnight Bulgarian time, meaning it takes place late on Friday night locally for viewers in Bulgaria. The race itself starts at 22:00 on Sunday, making it an evening event for Bulgarian fans.
The Mexican Grand Prix could also prove decisive in the championship battle. Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli arrives in Mexico with a significant advantage after winning in Austin, and he has an opportunity to secure the world title if the results go his way. With the championship approaching its final rounds, the race in Mexico City could have major implications for both the drivers’ and constructors’ standings.
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