How to follow Mexico City Grand Prix on the BBC

All the key BBC coverage details for the Mexico City Grand Prix at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, which takes place from 24-26 October.

A fan waves the Mexico flag during the drivers' parade before last year's Mexico City Grand Prix
Ex-Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz won in Mexico last year from Lando Norris and former team-mate Charles Leclerc [Getty Images]

The 2025 Formula 1 season has reached round 20, the Mexico City Grand Prix from 24-26 Ocotber.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen took a dominant win in both the sprint and main race at the United States Grand Prix to put pressure on championship leader Oscar Piastri, who finished in fifth place.

McLaren's Lando Norris came second and is now 14 points behind McLaren team-mate Piastri in the standings, while Verstappen in third is just 40 points off the Australian with five races and two sprints remaining.

Sunday's 71-lap grand prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez starts at 20:00 GMT.

Session start times and BBC coverage

Commentary of the race will be on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app and most smart speakers.

Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season.

Times BST until 26 October

Friday, 24 October

First practice: 19:30-20:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Second practice: 23:00-00:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Saturday, 25 October

Third practice: 18:30-19:30 (Sports Extra 2 via BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Qualifying: 22:00-23:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Sunday, 26 October (GMT)

Race: 20:00 (BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and smart speakers with build-up from 19:45)

What is the Mexico City weather forecast?

The early forecast predicts bright sunshine and dry conditions for this weekend's track action.

Temperatures should reach a high of 27C on both Friday and Saturday, with Sunday's race, which starts at 2pm local time, set to be sunny with a gentle breeze and a high of about 26C.

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