Archival guide: The 2025 Formula 1 Gran Premio de la Ciudad de México took place at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez from October 24–26, 2025. The race started on Sunday, October 26, at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) and was carried in the United States by ESPN2. The live event has ended, so replay availability may vary.
2025 Mexico City Grand Prix: the essential details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official event | Formula 1 Gran Premio de la Ciudad de México 2025 |
| Venue | Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City |
| Race date | Sunday, October 26, 2025 |
| Mexico City start | 2 p.m. local time |
| U.S. race time | 4 p.m. Eastern / 3 p.m. Central / 2 p.m. Mountain / 1 p.m. Pacific |
| U.S. TV channel | ESPN2 |
| Weekend status | Completed; live coverage is no longer available as a scheduled event |
Formula 1 identified the Mexico City race as the 20th Grand Prix weekend of the 2025 season. The official event information is available on Formula 1’s 2025 Mexico race page.
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2025 F1 Mexico Grand Prix schedule
The following table separates commonly reported on-track session start times from ESPN’s U.S. channel assignments.
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| Practice 1 | Friday, October 24 | 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Practice 2 | Friday, October 24 | 4 p.m. | 6 p.m. | ESPNEWS |
| Practice 3 | Saturday, October 25 | 11:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | ESPNEWS |
| Qualifying | Saturday, October 25 | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | ESPNEWS |
| Grand Prix | Sunday, October 26 | 2 p.m. | 4 p.m. | ESPN2 |
ESPN’s event page also displayed listing times a few minutes earlier—2:25 p.m., 5:55 p.m., 1:25 p.m., and 4:55 p.m. ET for the respective U.S. sessions. Those appear to reflect programming or guide times rather than the standard on-track starts. See ESPN’s event-specific schedule for the archived network listings.
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How U.S. viewers watched the race
Existing cable or pay-TV subscribers
The simplest option was ESPN2 through an existing TV package. Viewers could also try the ESPN streaming hub, typically using an eligible TV-provider login or qualifying ESPN access.
Practice and qualifying were not assigned to the same channel as the race: Practice 1 was listed on ESPNU, while Practice 2, Practice 3, and qualifying were listed on ESPNEWS. A package carrying ESPN2 therefore did not necessarily include the entire weekend.
Cord-cutters
A live-TV streaming service carrying the assigned ESPN network was the practical cable-free alternative. Fubo was documented as an option during the 2025 event and promoted a trial for eligible new subscribers at the time.
Trial terms, channel lineups, pricing, payment requirements, and automatic renewal change. A trial was not permanent free access: viewers needed to confirm eligibility, check that the plan included ESPN2—and ESPNU and ESPNEWS if they wanted the full weekend—and cancel before renewal if they did not want to continue.
Why “ESPN+” was not a complete answer
Some 2025 listings linked to ESPN+ while separately placing the race on ESPN2. The important question was not simply whether a service displayed the ESPN name, but whether the viewer’s account and location provided the correct ESPN network stream. Access to one ESPN product did not automatically guarantee every ESPN-family channel.
F1 TV Pro and Premium
Formula 1 promoted F1 TV as a more F1-focused option in countries where the relevant plan and live rights were available. F1 TV Pro was described for the 2025 season as offering live coverage of every session, onboard cameras for all 20 drivers, pre- and post-race programming, ad-free viewing, and commentary in six languages.
Formula 1 also promoted F1 TV Premium features including 4K Ultra HD/HDR and Multiview on supported devices. Reported device support included Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and later, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. These features, plan names, device requirements, and availability are not universal or permanent; check the F1 TV support and regional availability information before subscribing.
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F1 TV was not a guaranteed substitute for ESPN in every country. Broadcast rights can limit or remove live race access, and a VPN should not be treated as a guaranteed or authorized workaround for regional restrictions.
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Mexico
In Mexico, Formula 1 announced coverage through Televisa and Sky Sports. Televisa provided free-to-air coverage of the Mexico City Grand Prix, while Sky Sports coverage was available through Sky and Izzi. F1 TV was another possibility where the applicable plan and regional rights allowed it.
Free-to-air coverage applied to the Grand Prix, not automatically to every practice and qualifying session. For broader weekend coverage, viewers needed to check Sky, Izzi, Sky+, or current F1 TV availability. See the Formula 1 broadcast-partnership announcement and TelevisaUnivision’s Mexico announcement.
Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries
U.S. ESPN information did not apply globally. Canadian, U.K., and other international viewers needed to use Formula 1’s regional broadcaster listings or check F1 TV for their country. Plan availability and live rights vary by location, so do not assume that F1 TV Pro or Premium works the same way everywhere.
Why did some listings show 9 p.m. ET?
One ESPN page displayed the Grand Prix at 9 p.m. ET, but that conflicts with the published 2 p.m. Mexico City start and the widely reported 4 p.m. ET U.S. start. The 9 p.m. entry appears to be an inconsistent listing rather than the actual scheduled race time. For the 2025 event, viewers should have relied on the 4 p.m. ET start and confirmed the event tile or network schedule in their streaming app.
What to do when a stream does not appear
- ESPN2 is missing: Check the exact channel package; ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS may be treated separately.
- The app shows no event: Sign in again, verify the account’s location and plan, and search the ESPN network or event tile rather than relying only on a general “F1” search.
- Authentication fails: Confirm that the TV provider participates and that the login is the provider credential requested by ESPN.
- F1 TV is unavailable: Check the country-specific F1 TV support page. Do not assume a plan offered in another market is available locally.
- A mobile stream works but the TV does not: Check supported-device requirements, update the app, and verify that the television platform is supported for the selected plan.
- A trial has ended: Review the account’s renewal status and channel package; a canceled or expired trial will not provide continuing access.
- A time looks wrong: Compare the listing with the date, time zone, and official broadcaster schedule. Do not rely on an isolated 9 p.m. ET listing.
Can you still watch the 2025 race?
The live 2025 event has ended. Replay rights and archive availability can change, so no single service should be assumed to retain the full race indefinitely. Start with the official Formula 1 video and race pages, then check ESPN’s archive or replay library and any DVR or replay access included with the service originally used. Official highlights may remain available even when a complete race replay does not.
Quick Recap
Best option by viewer
| Viewer | Most suitable route for the 2025 event |
|---|---|
| Existing cable subscriber | ESPN2 through the current provider; authenticate with ESPN if eligible |
| U.S. cord-cutter | Live-TV streaming service carrying ESPN2, such as Fubo at the time |
| Dedicated F1 fan | F1 TV Pro where available and permitted by local rights |
| Viewer in Mexico | Televisa for the Grand Prix; Sky or Izzi for broader pay-TV coverage |
| Looking for a replay in 2026 | Check official F1, ESPN, and the relevant broadcaster’s archive |
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