The 2025 Formula 1 season continues at high altitude for Round 20 — the Mexican Grand Prix — from 24–26 October at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Championship leader Oscar Piastri heads to Mexico under renewed pressure after Max Verstappen dominated both the sprint and main race in Austin to reignite his title hopes.
Piastri’s advantage over McLaren team-mate Lando Norris has been cut to just 14 points, with Verstappen only 40 points behind and five races remaining. With two sprint weekends still to come, the battle for the 2025 Drivers’ Championship is set for a dramatic finale.
Race and Session Times (BST/GMT)
The Mexico City Grand Prix begins at 20:00 GMT (21:00 BST) on Sunday, 26 October, following three days of track action at the iconic 4.3km circuit.
Friday, 24 October:
First Practice: 19:30–20:30
Second Practice: 23:00–00:00
Saturday, 25 October:
Third Practice: 18:30–19:30
Qualifying: 22:00–23:00
Sunday, 26 October:
Race: 20:00 GMT
Weather Forecast
Dry and sunny conditions are expected throughout the weekend in Mexico City, with daytime highs around 27°C on Friday and Saturday. Sunday’s 71-lap race should take place under clear skies and a gentle breeze, with temperatures reaching approximately 26°C — ideal conditions for close racing at altitude.
High Stakes at High Altitude
After back-to-back victories in Austin, Max Verstappen arrives in Mexico as the form driver in Formula 1. Red Bull’s strong performance on home soil has reignited the title race, as McLaren look to respond and protect their championship lead.
For Piastri, Mexico offers a crucial opportunity to stop the momentum shift. Norris, meanwhile, will aim to build on his consistent recent form and close the gap even further, as both McLaren drivers balance the fine line between rivalry and teamwork in the closing stages of the season.
Track Facts
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez sits over 2,200 metres above sea level, making it the highest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar. The thin air reduces downforce and puts engines, brakes, and cooling systems under maximum stress. With long straights leading into tight corners — including the iconic stadium section — overtaking can be challenging but spectacular. Strategy and tyre management will again be key as the championship fight heads into its final phase.
