Stateside motorsport maniacs have one more chance to see the F1 stars in their stunning cars, when they return next month for the Las Vegas Grand Prix (November 22). We’re now heading into the finishing straight, with only five races left until the chequered flag flutters for the final time in 2025. This weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix is the 20th race of what’s been a fantastic F1 season to date. There’s still plenty to play/drive for, so we’re set for another nail-biting edge-of-your-seat experience. Check out how you can view all the remaining action this year, including every single session (practice, qualifying, and grand prix).
The McLaren drivers had been in cruise control earlier in the season when building a healthy advantage at the top of the standings. While the UK-based team may have already clinched the constructors' crown, Norris and Piastri are now beginning to make some nervous glances in their rear-view mirrors, as a rampaging Max Verstappen continues to surge and close the gap on the top two in the 2025 drivers' standings. Following another stellar weekend at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, the 4-time world champion has now closed within 26 points of Norris in second and 40 points of the pace-setting Piastri.
The fact that Max Verstappen has such a formidable record at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City will give McLaren further food for thought. The Dutchman tops the honors board in Mexico, having won there five times in total (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023). However, he did finish down the field twelve months ago after an action-packed race.
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Despite enduring some early pressure from Verstappen, it was pole-sitter Carlos Sainz Jr who went on to secure the 2024 win for Ferrari in Mexico. The race was notable for some contentious incidents, particularly between the title-challenging pair of Norris and Verstappen. The Red Bull driver was made to serve penalties by the stewards during the race, which saw him drop down several places. Charles Leclerc almost made it a memorable 1-2 for Ferrari, but Norris would snatch second after a mistake from the Monaco man several laps from the finish. Are we set for more driving dramas this time around?
American racing fans will be keen to see how rookie Jak Crawford fairs this week. The rising talent from Charlotte will be taking part in an F1 grand prix weekend for the first time in Mexico. He’ll be representing Aston Martin during Friday’s opening free practice session. Crawford, who currently holds second place in Formula 2 drivers’ standings for his third campaign in Formula 2, will take the wheel of Lance Stroll’s car at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Let GOAL give you all the important information you need ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, including the full weekend schedule of events and how you can watch and stream all the action live.
How to watch the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2025
The United States Grand Prix will air live on Sunday, October 26, at 4 pm ET on ESPN. ESPN is the home of F1 once again this season, with all 24 races screened live on either ESPN or ESPN2. ESPN's F1 coverage also includes a dedicated site that reports on the championship all year, with reporters on-site at every race. ESPN's F1 reporters also contribute to the video podcast program ‘Unlapped’, which appears year-round on the ESPN YouTube channel. Spanish-language broadcasts appear primarily on ESPN Deportes, while ESPNews and ESPNU carry extra F1 programming, including some qualifying and practice sessions.
FuboTV is a top-quality streaming service that has ESPN included in all its packages, so it offers access to the United States Grand Prix and a whole world of sports. Fubo offers multiple subscription plans, including the new 'Fubo Sports', which costs $45.99 for the first month and then $55.99 per month for subsequent months. It's streamlined and sports-focused with over 28 channels, including ESPN Unlimited, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, NFL Network, Tennis Channel, and local networks like ABC, CBS, and Fox. Other Fubo plans include the base 'Pro' package (around $85/month), the higher-tier 'Elite' (around $95/month), and there's also a 'Latino' package, which offers sports and entertainment channels in Spanish. Fubo offers a free 7-day trial to new subscribers for all of its plans, and the streaming service is a no-brainer for F1 and general sports fans.
Where is the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix held?
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The 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, October 26. The race is held at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, as it always has been, though the track was known as the Magdalena Mixhuca before 1979. The circuit was first opened in 1959, and the current version still largely follows the outline of the original circuit. However, the modern set-up, which is approximately 2.6 miles (4.3 kilometers) long, has the track winding through a former baseball stadium, providing one of the most stunning backdrops of the F1 year.
Valtteri Bottas holds the lap record of 1:17.774, which he clocked during the 2021 edition of the race, which was won by Max Verstappen. The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is also over 2200 meters above sea level, making the Grand Prix a breathless experience for the drivers. The F1 teams also have plenty to ponder, as the thin air affects engine performance and aerodynamics.
F1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2025 Weekend Schedule
Below, you can find the timings for each session (practice and qualifying sessions, and the Grand Prix), as well as how you can watch/stream them:
| Date | Session | Time (ET) | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 24 | Practice 1 | 3:30 pm | Fubo |
| Friday, October 24 | Practice 2 | 7 pm | Fubo |
| Saturday, October 25 | Practice 3 | 2.30 pm | Fubo |
| Saturday, October 25 | Qualifying | 6 pm | Fubo |
| Sunday, October 26 | Grand Prix | 4 pm | Fubo |
Can I watch the Mexico City Grand Prix 2025 on F1 TV?
An F1 TV Pro subscription lets you stream every F1 race live, plus all the practices, qualifying races, and pre-race shows. It also gives you access to over 650 archived races for nostalgic viewing. While F1 TV offers two plans (F1 TV Access and F1 TV Pro), you’ll want F1 TV Pro to get all the live content. The plan costs $10.99 per month or $84.99 per year. Additional perks include onboard camera views, live tracking data, and team radio feeds, and you can switch between channels for different race action and commentary in other languages. The F1 TV app is available on popular streaming devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast with Google TV, and Roku, as well as Android and iOS mobile devices.
Can I watch the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2025 on demand?
If you have an ESPN or F1 TV subscription, you can watch a re-run of the Mexico City Grand Prix on demand after the race has finished through the channel's digital and online options. For mobile devices and personal tablets, the ESPN app will allow viewers to watch back the race in full, allowing fans to revisit the event in total or bite-sized highlights packages. Likewise, the F1 TV service allows subscribers to enjoy full replays of every race during the 2025 Formula One season.
How to watch the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2025 from anywhere with a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the Mexico City Grand Prix locally, you may need a different way to watch the race. That's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on race day, by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network. And you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet, or laptop to get access to race action. Most VPNs, like NordVPN, make it really easy to do this.
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