Starting Grid and TV Schedule for the 2026 Mexico F1 Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton gives Ferrari its first F1 pole position of the season. Behind him, the penalties imposed on Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have altered the starting grid.

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• 31/10/2026 18:14

TV Schedule for the 2026 Mexico F1 Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton finally takes the lead. For the first time since the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2023, the seven-time world champion will start from pole position in a Grand Prix this Sunday in Mexico. The Briton recorded a lap time of 1’16”514, just nine thousandths ahead of George Russell. Charles Leclerc rounds out the top three, placing both Ferraris among the top three.

At the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, this top position does not guarantee anything as they approach the first braking zone. The long full throttle section that follows the start will give Russell, as well as Leclerc, an immediate opportunity to challenge the pole sitter’s advantage.

Fourth on the grid, Kimi Antonelli approaches a potentially decisive appointment for the championship. The Italian benefits from Max Verstappen’s demotion of one position, penalized after his clash with Liam Lawson during free practice. The Red Bull driver will start fifth, ahead of Lando Norris and Isack Hadjar.

The main change following the qualifying session concerns Lawson. Setting the eighth fastest time, the New Zealander was disqualified for a non-compliance related to the MGU-K power reduction after his best lap in Q2. Allowed to participate in the race, he is sent to the back of the grid.

Arvid Lindblad thus occupies the eighth position, ahead of Pierre Gasly and Nico Hülkenberg. At Alpine, Franco Colapinto moves up to eleventh place, just ahead of Oscar Piastri, who was eliminated in Q2.

Further back, Ryo Hirakawa, called up by Haas to replace Esteban Ocon, now stands in eighteenth position on this provisional grid. The race will start at 21:00, French time, with live commentary starting at 20:00 on AUTOhebdo.

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