F1 LIVE: Mexico City Grand Prix 2026 UK time, start time, grid, radio & updates
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Key Points:
- McLaren's Lando Norris edged out Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by 0.001 seconds to set the fastest time in final practice ahead of qualifying, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc third fastest.
- Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of clinching the world championship, needing only to avoid losing more than 23 points to teammate George Russell or 24 to Lewis Hamilton to secure the title.
- Oscar Piastri was fourth fastest, followed by Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, while reserve driver Roy Hirokawa replaced Esteban Ocon at Haas and finished 19th in practice.
- Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto and Cadillac’s Sergio Perez did not set times due to engine problems requiring power-unit changes.
- Qualifying is scheduled to begin at 20:45 GMT, with the first session starting at 21:00 GMT, where Antonelli aims to secure a strong position ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.
