2024 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix – Start time, how to watch, channel & more

Just four days on from the United States Grand Prix, teams have headed south to Mexico City for the middle leg of an Americas triple-header.

It does so with a number of key questions: was Ferrari’s pace in Circuit of The Americas genuine; has Verstappen steadied the ship; and can Norris still chase the Dutchman down for an unlikely (but not impossible) championship win?

The Mexico City venue is unique, more due to its altitude than the layout itself.

At over 2200m above sea level, cars will this weekend carry Monaco levels of downforce, but enjoy Monza-style speed down the long front straight.

With only four races remaining beyond this weekend, a strong result here for the title contenders will be key.

Verstappen holds a 57-point lead over Norris, more than two complete (standard) race weekends. An extension to that would just about move the title out of reach of his McLaren rival.

For Norris, a strong result and a sizeable chunk out of that advantage is simply a must as time begins to run out heading towards the Abu Dhabi season finale.

The constructors’ championship is similarly balanced with McLaren 40 points ahead of Red Bull Racing, which is now only eight clear of Ferrari.

However, with local favourite Sergio Perez continuing to struggle, Red Bull’s chances of another constructors’ crown this year look slim, especially with both McLaren and Ferrari boasting two drivers capable of scoring heavily.

It is that point that could see Ferrari overhaul the Milton Keynes squad, which has fought with one hand behind its back for much of the season.

Whether the Scarlet squad can reel in McLaren remains to be seen, and will come down to its ability to consistently deliver the pace it did last weekend.

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were the class of the field in Austin and saw them eat into McLaren to the tune of 27 points; another result like that and the Scuderia would be well in the hunt.

And so Ferrari can dare to dream; even if the individual hopes of its drivers have long since vanished, the constructors’ championship remains a three (two-and-a-half?) horse race.

Elsewhere, a year ago Daniel Ricciardo qualified a surprise fourth in Mexico for AlphaTauri – the squad this year known as RB.

It’s unclear whether such heights are possible for the Faenza team this year, though Liam Lawson heads in off a stunning return drive in the United States.

From last on the grid to ninth at the flag caught the eye of those who matter, and continued performances like that seem almost certain to see him driver a darker blue car next season.

Can Lawson back that up at yet another new circuit, and can Yuki Tsunoda respond? More key questions. We will have to wait for answers.

When is the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix

How can I watch the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix

• Channel: Fox Sports 506 and Fox Sports 505

Fox Sports is the only broadcaster carrying coverage of the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

There is no free-to-air coverage or highlights of the event in Australia.

Saturday, October 26

Practice 1, 05:00 AEDT
Fox Sports (Channel 506), Kayo Sports

Sprint Shootout, 08:45 AEDT
Fox Sports (Channel 505), Kayo Sports

Sunday, October 27

Sprint, 04:15 AEDT
Fox Sports (Channel 505), Kayo Sports

Qualifying, 07:55 AEDT
Fox Sports (Channel 505), Kayo Sports

Monday, October 28

Race, 06:55 AEDT
Fox Sports (Channel 506), Kayo Sports

Are there live updates I can follow from the Mexico City Grand Prix

Speedcafe will carry live updates of all F1 sessions across the weekend with commentary, facts, and insight into the event as it unfolds.

What tyre compounds are in use at the Mexico City Grand Prix?

What is the weather for the Mexico City Grand Prix?

Previous Winners

Entry List

Drivers’ Championship

Constructors’ Championship