UPDATE: The 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix is set to kick off today, October 26, at 4 p.m. ET, and fans can’t afford to miss it! With just five races left in the season, the stakes are higher than ever as Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing aims to close the gap on current leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren.
In a stunning performance at the recent U.S. Grand Prix, Verstappen clinched victory in both the sprint and main race, amassing a total of 33 points. This victory shrank the points difference between him and Piastri to just 40 points, intensifying the championship battle. Today, Verstappen starts from P5 on the grid, directly behind George Russell in P4, Lewis Hamilton in P3, Charles Leclerc in P2, and pole-sitter Lando Norris, marking his first front-row start in Mexico City.
The Mexico City Grand Prix unfolds on a challenging 2.674-mile circuit featuring 17 turns, with the race comprising 71 laps, totaling 189.738 miles.
For those looking to catch the action live, there are options to watch for free. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial that includes ABC, where the race will air. After the trial, subscriptions start at just $49.99/month for over 90 live channels. Alternatively, Sling TV offers a Select plan starting at $19.99/month, giving access to ABC as well.
As the race approaches, fans are urged to tune in and witness this thrilling chapter of the 2025 F1 season. What happens today could shift the momentum as drivers battle for the championship.
Stay tuned for updates as we track the race and its implications for the championship standings!
