F1 Mexico Grand Prix: Start Time, Starting Grid, and How to Watch

Ferrari Secures Front Row Lockout at Mexico Grand Prix

Leclerc and Sainz Stun with Impressive Qualifying Performance

In a surprising turn of events, Ferrari managed to secure a front row lockout during qualifying for the Mexico Grand Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Charles Leclerc claimed pole position, with his teammate Carlos Sainz right behind him in second place. This unexpected result came as Max Verstappen, who had dominated all three practice sessions, settled for third place in his Red Bull.

The qualifying session was not without its controversies, as several drivers, including Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, were summoned to face the stewards for potential infringements. However, all drivers escaped sanctions, and the final classification remained unchanged.

AlphaTauri and Aston Martin Experience Mixed Results

During practice, both Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon showed promise for breaking out of the midfield. Ricciardo was able to capitalize on this potential and secure a top-four qualifying position, marking a strong performance for AlphaTauri. Albon, on the other hand, faced frustration when he was eliminated in Q2 due to a track limits violation.

For Aston Martin, it was another disappointing afternoon following their poor performance at the previous United States Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso could only manage 13th place after being knocked out in Q2, while Lance Stroll failed to progress from Q1 and ended up in 18th position.

McLaren’s Lando Norris Faces Uphill Battle

McLaren driver Lando Norris will undoubtedly have his work cut out for him during the race, as he qualified in 19th place. Norris took full responsibility for not getting the most out of his tires after being instructed to abort his opening run. However, he can 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 Broadcast and Streaming Options in the UK

In the United Kingdom, Formula 1 can be watched live on Sky Sports, with highlights shown on Channel 4 several hours after the race has concluded. Live streaming is also available through the NOW platform. Sky Sports F1, the dedicated F1 channel, can be added to the Sky Sports package for £24 per month for new customers. Alternatively, Sky Sports can be accessed through NOW with a one-off day payment of £11.98 or a monthly membership of £34.99.

For the Mexico Grand Prix, Sky Sports will provide live coverage on both Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event. Pre-race coverage will begin at 6:30pm GMT on Sky Sports F1, with the race set to start at 8:00pm GMT.

Highlights and On-Demand Viewing

Channel 4 in the UK will broadcast race highlights of the Mexico Grand Prix at 1:00am GMT on Monday. The program will run for 75 minutes and cover the pre-race build-up, race highlights, and post-race reactions. Throughout the entire 2023 F1 season, Channel 4 will provide highlights of every qualifying and race session, which will also be available on their on-demand catch-up services.

Radio Coverage and Weather Forecast

For those preferring radio coverage, the BBC will provide live radio broadcasts of practice, qualifying, and the race throughout the 2023 F1 season. The Mexico Grand Prix will be covered starting at 8:00pm GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sounds app.

As for the weather forecast, current predictions indicate dry and sunny conditions at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on race day, with low winds and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature is expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius at the start of the race.

Race Details and Starting Grid

The Mexico Grand Prix is scheduled to run for 71 laps, covering a total distance of 305.354km at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

Here is the starting grid for the race:
1. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari
2. Carlos Sainz – Ferrari
3. Max Verstappen – Red Bull Racing
4. Daniel Ricciardo – AlphaTauri
5. Sergio Perez – Red Bull Racing
6. Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes
7. Oscar Piastri – McLaren
8. George Russell – Mercedes
9. Valtteri Bottas – Alfa Romeo
10. Zhou Guanyu – Alfa Romeo
11. Pierre Gasly – Alpine
12. Nico Hulkenberg – Haas F1 Team
13. Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin Racing
14. Alex Albon – Williams
15. Yuki Tsunoda – AlphaTauri
16. Esteban Ocon – Alpine
17. Kevin Magnussen – Haas F1 Team
18. Lance Stroll – Aston Martin Racing
19. Lando Norris – McLaren
20. Logan Sargeant – Williams

(Note: Additional data regarding lap times and speeds has been omitted due to space constraints)