Kimi Antonelli needs only ninth in Mexico to seal youngest-ever F1 world title
Mercedes driver one result from the title at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
Round 19 of the 2026 Formula 1 season heads to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexico City Grand Prix, from 30 October to 1 November. And all eyes will be on one man: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.
The 20-year-old Italian sealed victory from pole position last time out in the United States, and was joined on the podium by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen. He is now 123 points clear of team-mate George Russell in the drivers' standings.
Antonelli will make history in Mexico as the youngest F1 world champion if he finishes ninth or better. If Russell or Lewis Hamilton do not win the race, Antonelli will lift the title wherever he finishes.
Session times (all GMT)
- Friday, 30 October — First practice: 18:30-19:30 (5 Sports Extra); Second practice: 22:00-23:00 (5 Sports Extra)
- Saturday, 31 October — Third practice: 17:30-18:30 (5 Sports Extra); Qualifying: 21:00-22:00 (5 Sports Extra)
- Sunday, 1 November — Race: 20:00 (5 Live), 71 laps
BBC coverage
Commentary of the weekend will be available across BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app. You can also ask your smart speaker to "play 5 Live", for example. Make sure to listen to every episode of the Chequered Flag podcast.
For the first time this year, the post-race show for every grand prix is available to watch on BBC iPlayer and YouTube.
Weather forecast
The early forecast suggests it will be a warm weekend in the Mexican capital, but Friday's practice sessions could see some light rain. For Sunday's race, which starts at 2pm local time, conditions should be dry with a high temperature of 24C.
Last year's podium
World champion Lando Norris took a dominant win in Mexico City last year, with Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen also on the podium.
The Mexico City Grand Prix signed a contract extension last year to stay on the F1 calendar until 2028.