The 2025 Formula 1 season is heading into its final five races, and what initially appeared to be a two-way title fight between McLaren’s drivers just got a lot more interesting. This shift comes after a standout weekend for Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen at the U.S. Grand Prix.
Verstappen has been on a remarkable run, winning three of the last four races. Currently third in the overall driver standings, he dominated last weekend by starting and finishing in P1 in both the sprint and the main race. This impressive performance earned him a total of 33 points, cutting the gap between him and the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 points.
As the action continues, Verstappen will start today’s Mexico City Grand Prix from P5. Ahead of him are several key contenders: Lando Norris of McLaren, who is on pole position for the first time in Mexico City; Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) in P2; Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) in P3; and George Russell (Mercedes) in P4.
### About the Mexico City Grand Prix
The Mexico City Grand Prix takes place on a challenging 2.674-mile circuit featuring 17 turns. The race runs for 71 laps, covering a total distance of approximately 189.738 miles.
### 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix Start Time
The race is scheduled to begin on October 26th at 4 p.m. ET.
### How to Watch the Mexico City Grand Prix for Free
If you don’t have cable, a live TV streaming service is your best option to watch the Mexico City GP for free:
– **DIRECTV** is highly recommended for motorsports fans, offering a five-day free trial that includes ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 – channels where the remaining races of the season will be broadcast. After the trial, plans start as low as $49.99/month, with access to over 90 live channels.
– **Sling TV** is another affordable option. Its Select plan includes ABC and starts at $19.99/month, letting you stream today’s race and more.
### Mexico City Grand Prix Starting Grid
1. Lando Norris (McLaren)
2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
4. George Russell (Mercedes)
5. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
6. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
7. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
8. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
9. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
10. Oliver Bearman (Haas)
11. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull)
12. Esteban Ocon (Haas)
13. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber)
14. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
15. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
16. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)
17. Alexander Albon (Williams)
18. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Stay tuned for an exciting race as the drivers battle it out on one of the season’s most thrilling circuits!
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