F1 Mexico GP - Start time, how to watch & more

Formula 1's Mexico Grand Prix is set to be another key race in the 2025 title race.

Championship leader Oscar Piastri has been struggling at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and will start the race from seventh, having gained a spot following Carlos Sainz' carryover grid penalty from Austin.

Meanwhile, Piastri's team-mate and closest challenger Lando Norris seized pole position, and a resurgent Max Verstappen took fifth place in qualifying, meaning the standings could become even tighter following Sunday's race.

The Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, starting from second and third, might play a key role in the championship battle as they interfere with the protagonists.

What time does the F1 Mexico GP start?

Oscar Piastri, McLaren (Photo by: Colin McMaster / LAT Images via Getty Images)

Date: Sunday 26 October
Start time: 8pm GMT/2pm local time

The Mexico Grand Prix starts at 2pm local time, meaning lights out is 8pm in the United Kingdom. It will also take place on the first day of Greenwich Mean Time and not British Summer Time. The Mexico Grand Prix covers 71 laps at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

How can I watch Formula 1?

F1’s UK live broadcast rights belong to Sky Sports F1, meaning it is airing every session of the 2025 campaign. It costs £20 per month, but the channel can also be bought via a deal that incorporates all Sky channels for £22 monthly.

Fans can also purchase a one-off day membership of £14.99 for streaming site NOW TV, which also offers a monthly deal for £31.99. There are also highlights of F1 weekends available via Channel 4, whose programme goes to air a few hours after the action on Saturday and Sunday.

How can I watch the F1 Mexico GP?

Channel: Sky Sports F1
Start time: 6:30pm

Sky Sports F1 will start its Mexico Grand Prix build-up at 6:30pm, which is 90 minutes before the race begins. Live commentary of the Mexico Grand Prix is also available via Autosport.

When can I watch highlights of the F1 Mexico GP?

Lando Norris, McLaren (Photo by: Andy Hone/ LAT Images via Getty Images)

Channel: Channel 4
Start time: 12:30am on Monday 27 October

Channel 4 will broadcast an 80-minute highlights package of the Mexico Grand Prix starting at 12:30am on Monday morning. It will also be available via All 4, which is Channel 4’s on-demand, catch-up service.

Will the F1 Mexico GP be on the radio?

BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Live Extra and the BBC Sport website are all providing radio coverage of the 2025 F1 campaign. For the Mexico Grand Prix, radio commentary is on BBC Radio 5 Live, whose coverage starts at 7:45pm after the day’s footballing action.

What’s the weather forecast for the F1 Mexico GP?

The Mexico Grand Prix will take place in hot and sunny conditions, with the air temperature around 26C. There is a predicted 21% cloud cover with 11km/h winds from the north east and a 1% chance of rain.