The 2025 Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix returns to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez , the 20th round of the season . The circuit sits at 2,240 metres above sea level , the highest on the F1 calendar, affecting aerodynamics, engine cooling, and tyre performance. The weekend runs from Thursday, October 23rd, to Sunday, October 26th .
Mexico City (CST, UTC-6)
Date Session Local Time Notes Thu, Oct 23 Support Races & Paddock Access All day Teams and fans gain early access; no F1 sessions yet. Fri, Oct 24 Free Practice 1 (FP1) 11:30–12:30 First on-track session for teams to adjust setups. Press Conference & Media 14:30–15:30 Interviews with drivers and team principals. Free Practice 2 (FP2) 15:00–16:00 Second practice for setup and tyre testing. Sat, Oct 25 Free Practice 3 (FP3) 10:30–11:30 Final adjustments before qualifying. Qualifying 14:00–15:00 Determines the grid for Sunday’s race. Sun, Oct 26 Driver Parade ~12:00 Pre-race fan event. Race Build-Up 13:00–14:00 Final preparations and coverage. Race Start (71 laps, 305.584 km) 14:00 Main event of the weekend. Post-Race Podium & Interviews After race Official celebrations and press interviews.
India (IST, UTC+5:30)
Date Session IST Time Notes Thu, Oct 23 Support Races & Paddock Access All day Early access for fans. Fri, Oct 24 FP1 23:00–00:00 First practice session. Press Conference & Media 02:00–03:00 (Oct 25) Driver interviews and team insights. FP2 02:30–03:30 (Oct 25) Second practice session. Sat, Oct 25 FP3 22:00–23:00 Final practice before qualifying. Qualifying 01:30–02:30 (Oct 26) Determines Sunday’s starting grid. Sun, Oct 26 Driver Parade 23:30–00:30 Pre-race event. Race Build-Up 00:30–01:30 (Oct 27) Pre-race preparations. Race Start 01:30–03:30 (Oct 27) Main Grand Prix. Podium & Interviews After race Celebrations and media coverage.
USA (EDT, UTC-4)
Date Session EDT Time Fri, Oct 24 FP1 13:30–14:30 Press Conference & Media 15:30–16:30 FP2 17:00–18:00 Sat, Oct 25 FP3 12:30–13:30 Qualifying 16:00–17:00 Sun, Oct 26 Driver Parade ~14:00 Race Build-Up 15:00–16:00 Race Start 16:00–18:00 Podium & Interviews After race
UK (BST, UTC+1)
Date Session BST Time Fri, Oct 24 FP1 18:30–19:30 Press Conference & Media 19:30–20:30 FP2 22:00–23:00 Sat, Oct 25 FP3 17:30–18:30 Qualifying 21:00–22:00 Sun, Oct 26 Driver Parade ~18:00 Race Build-Up 20:00–21:00 Race Start 21:00–23:00 Podium & Interviews After race
Singapore (SGT, UTC+8)
Date Session SGT Time Fri, Oct 24 FP1 01:30–02:30 (Oct 25) Press Conference & Media 04:30–05:30 (Oct 25) FP2 05:00–06:00 (Oct 25) Sat, Oct 25 FP3 00:30–01:30 (Oct 26) Qualifying 04:00–05:00 (Oct 26) Sun, Oct 26 Driver Parade ~03:00–04:00 Race Build-Up 03:00–04:00 Race Start 04:00–06:00 Podium & Interviews After race
Key Notes
The race is 71 laps covering 305.584 km .
High altitude affects engine performance, aerodynamics, and tyre wear .
The Foro Sol stadium section offers a unique fan atmosphere.
Qualifying is crucial due to passing challenges at the high-altitude circuit.
