2026 Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix: Schedule and Weather Insights

The 2026 Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix is set to take place this weekend in Mexico City, where Kimi Antonelli is close to winning his first world championship after a strong performance at the United States Grand Prix.

Antonelli, driving for Mercedes, has secured nine victories this season and leads his teammate George Russell by 123 points. He needs to finish at least ninth in Mexico to clinch the title, while Mercedes also aims to secure the constructors' championship by outscoring Ferrari by 39 points.

Attention will also be on Sergio Perez, who will compete in his 300th Grand Prix at his home race. Free practice sessions are scheduled for Friday, October 30, with the first session starting at 12:30 PM CST and the second at 4:00 PM CST. The weather is expected to be mostly sunny with temperatures around 23-25°C, although some cloud cover and light rain may occur later in the day.