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JOE KRISHNAN

Mexico Grand Prix 2019: Race prediction, date, UK start time, TV channel, live stream, tickets and odds

Lewis Hamilton goes into the Mexican Grand Prix knowing that he could leave a six-time world champion, but only if results go his way.

The Mercedes driver has made the headlines recently for his views on climate change and veganism, but the Briton will now be hoping to do his talking on the track.

Only Valtteri Bottas can prevent his team-mate from winning the world championship and even that looks a tall order, with the Finn some 64 points back with only 78 available.

Hamilton has never given up the title from such a strong position before and many expect the 34-year-old to clinch the title with victory. If that happens, he will move within one triumph of equalling Michael Schumacher's haul of seven titles.

But an experienced head like Hamilton knows the unpredictable nature of F1 means nothing can be ruled out, especially after his recent patchy form.

Scroll down for our comprehensive Mexican Grand Prix preview...


Date and UK start time

The F1 teams took their cars, equipment and staff to Mexico City on October 25 for the first practice session, with Lewis Hamilton finishing top of the standings on Friday.

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel topped second practice late on Friday. The third and final practice session starts at 10am (4pm BST) on Saturday before qualifying at 1pm (7pm BST).

UK viewers can tune in at 7.10pm to watch the 71-lap race.


TV channel and live stream

Those with a Sky Sports subscription will be able to tune in for every live race in the 2019 campaign. Channel 4 downgraded their rights package which means they can only show highlights of qualifying sessions and races.

Sky Sports subscribers can watch the entire race weekend live on the Sky Sports F1 channel.

If you don’t have Sky Sports, you can watch with a NOW TV Sky Sports Pass, which gives you exactly the same coverage without having to sign up for a contract.


Betting tips via Betfair | UK users only | Subject to change

Race winner

  • Charles Leclerc: 13/10
  • Sebastian Vettel: 2/1
  • Max Verstappen: 4/1
  • Lewis Hamilton: 5/1

Fastest lap

  • Lewis Hamilton: 11/4
  • Sebastian Vettel: 3/1
  • Charles Leclerc: 3/1
  • Max Verstappen: 9/2

Click here to find the latest race odds and place a bet. Odds correct as of October 25.


Tickets

You can view all of the available tickets by visiting the F1 ticketing website.


Prediction

​Race winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Hamilton celebrates his ninth victory of the season in Sochi. Photo: AFP/Getty Images

When it's a case of only a victory standing in Hamilton's way to win the title, he rarely fails to deliver.

The 34-year-old has been the standout performer once again and it would not be a surprise at all to see him celebrate his title with a sombrero in Mexico City.

Bottas is not the type to give up easily but the Finn will know his hopes of winning the title are slim at best.

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