How to Watch the Mexico City Grand Prix Live in India – TV Channels, Stream Links and IST Timings
Everything Indian fans need to know to catch the Mexico City Grand Prix live – broadcast partners, streaming options, and race start times in IST.
The 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix is set to take place at the high‑altitude Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on Sunday, 23 October. For Indian fans, the race will be broadcast live on FanCode, the official streaming partner for Formula 1 in India, and also on the free‑to‑air channel Star Sports 1. The event kicks off at 02:00 am IST, meaning early‑morning viewing for most of the country.
Broadcast partners and streaming platforms
Per the Toronto Star’s guide, the race will be shown on Star Sports 1 in India, with a simultaneous live stream on FanCode’s website and mobile app. Both platforms carry the full Formula 1 World Championship feed, complete with the usual pre‑race analysis, pit‑lane interviews and post‑race debriefs. FanCode also offers a free trial for new users, which can be useful for occasional viewers who do not have a Star Sports subscription.
Exact race schedule in IST
All session times are listed in local Mexican time (UTC‑6) but have been converted for Indian viewers:
- Free Practice 1 (FP1): 10:30 am local / 01:00 am IST
- Free Practice 2 (FP2): 2:00 pm local / 04:30 am IST
- Free Practice 3 (FP3): 5:00 pm local / 07:30 am IST
- Qualifying: 8:00 pm local / 10:30 am IST
- Race: 10:00 pm local / 02:00 am IST (next day)
These timings mean that the bulk of the on‑track action will fall in the early‑morning hours for Indian audiences, so fans may want to set alarms or record the broadcast via FanCode’s ‘download for offline’ feature.
What to expect on race day
The Mexico City circuit is renowned for its thin air, which reduces down‑force and puts extra strain on engines. Teams typically bring higher‑down‑force aerodynamic packages and richer fuel mixes to cope with the altitude. Expect a strategic battle over tyre management, especially on the long back‑straight where the DRS zone can produce high‑speed overtakes. Past races have seen surprise podiums, and with the championship now entering its final stretch, the stakes are high for both title‑contenders and midfield teams.
For India: how to make the most of the broadcast
Indian viewers can enhance the experience by following the live timing widget on the official Formula 1 app, which syncs with the FanCode stream. Social media chatter on Twitter and Instagram often peaks during qualifying, so joining the #MexicoGP hashtag can provide real‑time insights and fan reactions. If you miss the live race, both Star Sports and FanCode offer on‑demand replays, typically available a few hours after the event concludes.
Source: Toronto Star