Standard Weekend · Oct 30 - Nov 1

F1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2026 Schedule & Session Times

Full race weekend timetable for the Mexico City Grand Prix 2026. All times shown in your local timezone — select a different timezone below to convert.

Next Session Countdown

Free Practice 1 starts in

211

Days

20

Hours

44

Mins

30

Secs

Session Times in Your Timezone

Session Times

Friday · Oct 30

Free Practice 1
12:00 CST18:00
Free Practice 2
15:00 CST21:00

Saturday · Oct 31

Free Practice 3
11:00 CST17:00
Qualifying
14:00 CST20:00

Sunday · Nov 1

Grand Prix
14:00 CST20:00

Race times are approximate. Timezone offsets may vary due to daylight saving time.

F1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2026 Qualifying — Time, Format & What to Know

Qualifying: Saturday, Oct 31 at 14:00 CST, UTC−6

F1 qualifying uses a three-part knockout format to set the grid for the Grand Prix:

  • Q1 (18 minutes) — All 20 drivers. The slowest 5 are eliminated and start P16–P20.
  • Q2 (15 minutes) — 15 remaining drivers. The slowest 5 are eliminated (P11–P15).
  • Q3 (12 minutes) — The top 10 shoot for pole position. Each driver gets two flying lap attempts.

The entire qualifying session lasts approximately one hour including breaks between segments. The Grand Prix starts Sunday, Nov 1 at 14:00 CST, UTC−6.

Full Weekend Schedule (CST, UTC−6)

Friday

  • Free Practice 1
  • Free Practice 2

Saturday

  • Free Practice 3
  • Qualifying

Sunday

  • Grand Prix

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Related Guides

Mexico City Grand Prix HubGetting ThereFirst-Timer GuideF1 2026 Calendar