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Race weekend · Updated 23 August 2026

Mexico City Grand Prix 2026 schedule

Every published Formula 1 session time for Mexico City, shown in UTC and local time.

SessionUTCMexico City
Practice 118:3012:30
Practice 222:0016:00
Practice 317:3011:30
Qualifying21:0015:00
Race20:0014:00

Mexico City uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6) during this weekend. Recheck the official timetable in race week.

01

The five Formula 1 sessions

30 October–1 November 2026 currently follows the standard format: two Friday practices, final practice and qualifying on Saturday, then the Grand Prix on Sunday.

02

Use Mexico City time at the venue

The table converts Formula 1's UTC schedule into local time. Mexico City uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6) during this weekend. Recheck the official timetable in race week.

03

Support schedules come later

Gates, support races, fan-zone appearances and entertainment are separate from the championship timetable. Use the final organiser programme for the complete day.

Primary sources

Operational facts are checked against the organiser, government, FIA or Formula 1. External links open the controlling source.