How to watch the 2026 Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix
28 October 2026Formula 1 heads south for Round 19 of the season, with the Mexico City Grand Prix, also known as the Mexican Grand Prix, taking over the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez from 30 October to 1 November.
With UK clocks having already gone back, every session this weekend falls on GMT, giving fans at home a run of evening viewing.
Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix on UK TV, including the full session schedule.
Where to watch the Mexico City Grand Prix 2026
Live coverage is available through two services in the UK.
Sky Sports F1
Sky Sports F1 is the place to see every session from Mexico City as it happens, from Free Practice 1 through to the chequered flag on Sunday.
Adding Sky Sports to a Sky TV package gives access to the full weekend, plus the build-up, analysis and interviews around each session.
NOW
Fans without a Sky contract can stream exactly the same coverage through NOW.
Its Sports membership covers every Sky Sports channel, and a day pass works well for anyone who only wants to catch this weekend's action.
Is the Mexican Grand Prix on Channel 4?
No. Channel 4's live Formula 1 coverage is confined to the British Grand Prix, which means the Mexico City Grand Prix is a highlights-only affair on the free-to-air channel.
Highlights of Qualifying and the race will be shown on Channel 4 and its streaming platforms after the live broadcasts, so those without Sky or NOW can still follow the weekend.
Live F1 TV Pro coverage is also blocked in the UK because of Sky's exclusive rights, though the service remains usable for replays and highlights.
What time is the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix?
The race starts at 20:00 UK time (14:00 local time in Mexico City) on Sunday, 1 November. Here's the full schedule for the weekend.
Date | UK Time (GMT) | Local Time (Mexico City) | Session |
Friday, 30 October | 18:30-19:30 | 12:30-13:30 | Free Practice 1 |
Friday, 30 October | 22:00-23:00 | 16:00-17:00 | Free Practice 2 |
Saturday, 31 October | 17:30-18:30 | 11:30-12:30 | Free Practice 3 |
Saturday, 31 October | 21:00-22:00 | 15:00-16:00 | Qualifying |
Sunday, 1 November | 20:00 | 14:00 | Mexico City Grand Prix |
All UK times are GMT, as UK clocks went back on 25 October. Local time in Mexico City is six hours behind the UK.
