Formula 1 race in Mexico

From October 30 to November 1, 2026, Formula 1 will hold the 19th race of the World Championship at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico. The Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday evening, with a start time of 9:00 p.m. French and Belgian time, or 2:00 p.m. local time in Mexico due to the seven-hour time difference.

Title race turning point

The event is expected to be a turning point for the title race, with Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, and Lewis Hamilton as the main contenders. Their performances in Mexico could significantly influence the overall standings in the championship.

French TV coverage

In France, the entire weekend of the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix will be broadcast on Canal+ Sport and Canal+ Sport 360. Belgian viewers can watch the race on free-to-air RTBF, as well as via Tipik and Auvio.

Detailed TV schedule

The complete TV schedule for the event includes: - **Friday, October 30, 2026** - 7:15 p.m. (7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.): F1 Free Practice 1 (Canal+ Sport) - 10:45 p.m. (11:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.): F1 Free Practice 2 (Canal+ Sport) - **Saturday, October 31, 2026** - 6:15 p.m. (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.): F1 Free Practice 3 (Canal+ Sport) - 9:40 p.m. (10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.): F1 Qualifying (Canal+ Sport) - 9:55 p.m. (10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.): F1 Qualifying (RTBF / Tipik) - **Sunday, November 1, 2026** - 7:53 p.m.: "La Grille" program (Canal+ Sport 360) - 8:30 p.m.: "Warm-up" program (RTBF / Tipik) - 8:55 p.m. (9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.): 2026 Mexican Grand Prix F1 (Canal+ Sport 360, RTBF / Tipik) - 10:58 p.m.: "Formula One, le Mag" program (Canal+ Sport 360)

Canal+ broadcasting setup

In France, the F1 Mexico TV schedule will use the usual Canal+ setup, with free practice and qualifying sessions on Friday and Saturday broadcast on Canal+ Sport. The race on Sunday will be broadcast on Canal+ Sport 360, with additional programming before and after the race.

Access for subscribers

Subscribers can watch the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix via myCANAL on smartphone, tablet, or connected TV using their usual credentials. This allows for flexible viewing options across multiple devices.