22:07
Lewis Hamilton has moved into provisional pole, with George Russell in second place
Isack Hadjar
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F1 Mexico Grand Prix qualifying as it happened
Live updates from FP3 and qualifying from the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix
KEY MOMENTS
- Qualifying in Mexico begins at 20:00 GMT
- Lando Norris was fastest in FP3
- Max Verstappen has a grid penalty
The 2026 Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix continues on Saturday 31 October with final practice and qualifying ahead of Sunday's race.
The Mexico City Grand Prix could see Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli crowned world champion for the first time, if he finishes ninth or higher on Sunday.
Antonelli was fourth-fastest on Friday afternoon at the Hermanos Rodriguez circuit in Mexico City, though he trailed Mercedes team-mate George Russell on the timesheets.
Ferrari once again, as it did at COTA, made a good start to the weekend, with Charles Leclerc fastest in both sessions in his upgraded SF-26.
But team-mate Lewis Hamilton was only 11th after suffering with mechanical issues in FP2.
Max Verstappen was fifth after FP2, but the Red Bull driver has a one-place grid penalty following a collision with Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson on Friday.
The Kiwi has also netted himself a one-place grid drop for his part in the incident.
Isack Hadjar is also under scrutiny for an incident involving a fan while walking through the paddock on Friday.
McLaren had mixed fortunes on Friday afternoon, with Lando Norris up in second, while team-mate Oscar Piastri was 10th.
2026 Mexico City Grand Prix Saturday schedule
FP3 - 17:30 GMT - 18:30 GMT
Qualifying - 21:00 GMT - 22:00 GMT
22:56
Lewis Hamilton secured his 105th F1 pole position
Immediate reaction from Lewis Hamilton after securing pole position at the Mexico Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton 'lost for words' after claiming historic 105th pole position
Lewis Hamilton
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22:45
Mexico GP starting grid
Here is how the grid looks for the Mexico GP after penalties have been applied:
F1 2026 Mexico Grand Prix: Full starting grid after penalties including Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton will lead the field in Mexico City
22:24
Full Qualifying Report
Here is the full Report from qualifying at the Mexico GP:
Lewis Hamilton takes first F1 pole in three years at Mexico GP
Lewis Hamilton celebrates his first F1 pole for Ferrari
22:21
Qualifying Results
Here are the full results from qualifying at the Mexico Grand Prix:
F1 Mexico Grand Prix: Full qualifying results
George Russell
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22:09
Lewis Hamilton on pole
Lewis Hamilton has claimed pole position for the Mexico Grand Prix
22:08
Chequered Flag
The Chequered Flag has been waved, and Lewis Hamilton is still on provisional pole...
22:06
Isack Hadjar under investigation
Isack Hadjar is under investigation after he crossed the line at pit entry after his first run in Q1
22:04
The drivers are back out on track for the second Q3 runs...
22:02
Isack Hadjar did not set a lap time on his first run in Q3
22:01
After the opening lap times in Q3, here is the top 10:
- Charles Leclerc
- Max Verstappen
- Lando Norris
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Pierre Gasly
- Kimi Antonelli
- Liam Lawson
- Arvid Lindblad
- Isack Hadjar
22:00
Lando Norris now separates the Ferraris as he has gone second fastest
21:59
Charles Leclerc has taken top spot in the early stages of the session, with Lewis Hamilton in second
21:58
All 10 drivers are now on track after the Racing Bulls, Red Bulls, and Pierre Gasly exited the pits later than the other drivers
21:56
The first five drivers on track are Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Kimi Antonelli
21:56
Carlos Sainz under investigation
Carlos Sainz is under investigation for "Failing to follow the race directors' instructions"
21:55
Q3 is underway
The shootout for pole position is underway as the green flags are out and Q3 has begun... Who will claim pole for the Mexico GP?
21:53
Q3 start time
Q3 will now get underway at 21:55 GMT (15:55 Local Time)
21:52
Drivers in Q3
Here are the 10 drivers who have progressed to Q3:
- Lando Norris
- Max Verstappen
- Charles Leclerc
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Isack Hadjar
- Kimi Antonelli
- Arvid Lindblad
- Liam Lawson
- Pierre Gasly
21:49
Drivers out in Q2
Here are the six drivers who have been eliminated from Qualifying in Q2:
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Franco Colapinto
- Oscar Piastri
- Gabriel Bortoleto
- Ollie Bearman
- Carlos Sainz
21:48
Chequered Flag
Q2 has come to an end as the chequerd flag has been waved, and Lando Norris has topped the timesheets in the second qualifying session
21:46
Isack Hadjar has moved to fourth place, and has left Liam Lawson on the bubble in 10th place
21:45
Lewis Hamilton is now inside the top ten as he jumps from 16th to 3rd on the timesheets and escapes the elimination zone
21:44
Oscar Piastri is on the bubble as he sits in 10th place...
21:43
Lando Norris has moved out of the elimination zone and is now third on the timesheets