The opening lap of the 2024 Mexican GP - Photo: Race Pictures

What time is the Mexican Grand Prix? Plan your weekend here!

10:50, 20 Oct

Updated: 11:59, 20 Oct

byKada Sarkozi

Max Verstappen and the McLaren drivers will continue to lock horns immediately next weekend, with the Mexico City Grand Prix on the calendar.

Up next: The Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez

After Verstappen gained important points on Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the standings, the season continues this Sunday with the Mexico City Grand Prix

Unlike in Austin, it will be a regular weekend with three practice sessions. Several young drivers will have the opportunity to drive in FP1, including Arvid Lindblad (Red Bull Racing) and Jak Crawford (Aston Martin).

Starting times will be similar to those of the United States Grand Prix in terms of qualifying and the race.

Friday, 24 October

FP1: 19:30 - 20:30 BST (12:30 - 13:30 local time)

FP2: 23:00 - 0:00 BST (16:00 - 17:00 local time)

Saturday, 25 October

FP3: 18:30 - 19:30 BST (11:30 - 12:30 local time)

Qualifying: 22:00 - 23:00 BST (15:00 - 16:00 local time)

Sunday, 26 October

Race: 20:00 - 22:00 BST (14:00 - 16:00 local time)

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Max Verstappen after his victory in Austin - Photo: Race Pictures

Verstappen is closing in on the two McLarens

Unlike last year in Mexico City, the Red Bull driver arrives as the chaser rather than the one being chased.

In 2024, he defended hard against Norris at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, which led to the notorious ‘outstanding penalty’ display on the broadcast.

Verstappen is currently 40 points behind Oscar Piastri and 26 behind Lando Norris.

Last season, Carlos Sainz won in Mexico, with Charles Leclerc finishing third for Ferrari. The Scuderia also showed promising pace at COTA.

Year	Past Five Winners
2024	Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
2023	Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2022	Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2021	Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2019	Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

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