Exploring the F1 Mexico Grand Prix: Start Time, Grid Lineup, and Viewing Options

Ferrari Secures Shock Front Row Lockout in Mexican Grand Prix Qualifying

Leclerc and Sainz Take Surprise Pole Positions

In a surprising turn of events, Ferrari secured a front row lockout in the qualifying session for the Mexican Grand Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Charles Leclerc claimed pole position with a time of 1:17.166, just 0.067 seconds ahead of his teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. This unexpected result puts Ferrari in a strong position for the race, especially considering that Max Verstappen, who had been dominant in practice sessions, could only manage third place for Red Bull Racing.

The qualifying session was not without controversy, as several drivers, including Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, were summoned to face the stewards for pitlane impeding and yellow flag infringements. However, all drivers escaped sanctions, and the final grid will remain unchanged.

AlphaTauri Driver Impresses, While Albon Faces Disappointment

During practice, Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon showed strong pace and threatened to break out of the midfield. Ricciardo was able to translate his potential into a top-four qualifying position for AlphaTauri. He expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating that he feels “a lot like my old self.” Unfortunately, Albon’s frustration continued as he dropped out of the running in Q2 due to a track limits violation.

Disappointing Day for Aston Martin

Following a disappointing performance at the previous US Grand Prix, Aston Martin had another tough afternoon in Mexico. Fernando Alonso could only manage 13th place after being knocked out in Q2, while Lance Stroll failed to progress from Q1 and landed in 18th place. It seems that Aston Martin still has a lot of work ahead of them to improve their competitiveness.

Lando Norris Faces an Uphill Battle in the Race

McLaren driver Lando Norris had a difficult qualifying session, qualifying in 19th place. The British driver took full blame for not getting the most out of his tires after being called to abort his opening run. Despite starting near the back of the grid, Norris may take solace in the fact that he will start ahead of Logan Sargeant, who failed to set a time in qualifying due to track limits infringements.

How to Watch the F1 Mexico Grand Prix

Television and Streaming Options in the UK

In the United Kingdom, Formula 1 is broadcast live on Sky Sports, with highlights shown on Channel 4 several hours after the race has finished. Live streaming is also available through NOW in the UK. Sky Sports F1 can be added as part of the Sky Sports channels, costing £24 per month for new customers. Alternatively, viewers can access Sky Sports through NOW with a one-off day payment of £11.98p or a monthly membership of £34.99p.

For the F1 Mexico Grand Prix specifically, Sky Sports will be live broadcasting the race on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event. Pre-race coverage will start at 6:30pm GMT on Sky Sports F1, with the race itself beginning at 8:00pm GMT.

Viewers can also access live text coverage of the Mexico GP on Autosport’s website.

Highlights on Channel 4

Channel 4 in the UK will broadcast highlights of the Mexico GP at 1:00am GMT on Monday. The full program will cover the pre-race, race highlights, and initial post-race reaction, lasting for 75 minutes. Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of every qualifying and race for the entire 2023 F1 season, which will also be available on their on-demand catch-up services.

Radio Coverage on BBC

Live radio coverage of every practice, qualifying, and race for the 2023 F1 season will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra stations, the BBC Sounds app, and the BBC Sport website. Coverage of the Mexico GP will start at 8:00pm GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sounds app.

Weather Forecast and Race Details

The weather forecast for the F1 Mexico GP predicts dry and sunny conditions at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, with low winds and a low chance of rain. The temperature is expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius for the start of the race.

The race itself is scheduled to complete 71 laps, covering a total race distance of 305.354 kilometers.