How Kimi Antonelli can clinch the 2026 title in Mexico City
Antonelli is champion in Mexico City if he finishes ninth or better, or if neither George Russell nor Lewis Hamilton wins the race. Here is the points math behind it.
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Cadillac takes Sergio Pérez home for his 300th Grand Prix, starting with a Mexico City street run
Cadillac makes its first appearance in Mexico with a Pérez show run on Paseo de la Reforma on Wednesday, ahead of the driver's 300th Grand Prix and a weekend that tests a team still looking for points.
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F1 tiebreak rules explained: why ninth place is enough for Antonelli in Mexico City
When two drivers finish level on points, the title goes to the one with more wins. That countback rule is why Antonelli can clinch with ninth, and why tenth works unless Russell wins.
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Mexico City Grand Prix preview: five things US fans should watch this weekend
Antonelli can wrap up the title at altitude, Ferrari hopes the thin air helps, and Sergio Pérez brings Cadillac to his home race for his 300th start. Here is what to follow from the US.
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Mexico City Grand Prix 2026 start times in ET, CT, MT and PT
The Mexico City Grand Prix starts Sunday, November 1 at 3 PM Eastern, 2 PM Central, 1 PM Mountain and noon Pacific. Daylight saving time ends that morning, so race day runs on standard time.