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Mexico City Grand Prix Set for Oct. 24–26 as O’Ward Joins Practice and Checo Sits Out

Local authorities forecast more than $20 billion in economic spillover with live coverage on Canal 5.

Revisa aquí algunos de los eventos especiales donde podrás conocer y convivir con algunos de tus pilotos favoritos de la F1 antes del Gran Premio de la Ciudad de México.

Overview

  • Practice, qualifying and the race are scheduled for Friday at 3:55 p.m., Saturday at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:45 p.m., respectively, with broadcasts on Canal 5.
  • Public fan events across CDMX begin Oct. 22, featuring appearances by Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly, Franco Colapinto, Patricio O’Ward and a sponsor event with Sergio Pérez.
  • McLaren’s Patricio O’Ward is confirmed to take part in free practice, giving local fans a home driver on track during sessions.
  • Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez will not compete this weekend, with reports of a special appearance ahead of his expected F1 return next season with Cadillac.
  • A circulating X video showing Fernando Alonso in venue test graphics remains unverified as a result indicator, while Max Verstappen enters as the favorite after winning Austin and holding a record five Mexico GP victories.