2026 Mexican Grand Prix Schedule: All Session Times (IST) and How to Watch in India

The 2026 Formula 1 season heads to Mexico City for the eighth round of the championship on 13‑15 November. Both The Race and Yahoo Sports have published the official weekend timetable, confirming the exact start times for practice, qualifying and the race. For Indian fans, the key is converting these times to Indian Standard Time (IST) and knowing where to catch the action live.

Full weekend timetable (local time / IST)

• Friday, 13 November – Practice 1 (FP1): 13:30 local (02:00 IST, 13 Nov)
• Friday, 13 November – Practice 2 (FP2): 17:00 local (04:30 IST, 13 Nov)
• Saturday, 14 November – Practice 3 (FP3): 12:00 local (01:30 IST, 14 Nov)
• Saturday, 14 November – Qualifying: 15:00 local (04:30 IST, 14 Nov)
• Sunday, 15 November – Race: 15:00 local (04:30 IST, 15 Nov)

All times are listed in Central Standard Time (UTC‑6) for the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, with the corresponding Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30) shown in parentheses. The race will start at 04:30 IST on 15 November, making it a prime‑time event for Indian viewers.

The Mexican Grand Prix is a fan favourite, thanks to its high‑altitude layout, enthusiastic crowds and the iconic stadium‑style Grandstand that wraps around Turn 1. The circuit’s long straight and heavy braking zones often produce dramatic overtakes, while the thin air reduces downforce, challenging teams to find the right aerodynamic balance. As the championship moves into its final third, points earned in Mexico could be decisive for both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles.

Where to watch in India: The race will be streamed live on FanCode, which holds the official F1 broadcast rights for the sub‑continent. FanCode typically offers a free live stream for the race itself, with a subscription required for the practice and qualifying sessions. The platform also provides a Hindi commentary option, making it easier for a broader Indian audience to follow the action. Additionally, the race will be available on the official F1 TV app for subscribers, though latency may be higher than the FanCode feed.

For fans who prefer the traditional TV route, the race will be shown on Star Sports’ F1 package, which also carries a Hindi commentary feed. The practice and qualifying sessions are usually delayed highlights on the same channel, but the live feed remains exclusive to the streaming services mentioned above.

Source: The Race, Yahoo Sports