Kimi Antonelli can clinch 2026 World Drivers’ Championship at Mexico City GP; schedule set for Oct 30–Nov 1

Kimi Antonelli can secure his maiden World Drivers’ Championship at the Mexican Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico, from 30th October to 01 November if he finishes the race above P10, the event that follows the United States GP in the Americas triple-header.

The circuit is notable for its extreme altitude, long main straight and the stadium section that draws large crowds, and the weekend programme features three practice sessions, qualifying and the race on Sunday. The third practice session and qualifying are scheduled for Saturday, with the race grid determined by qualifying order and the Grand Prix starting on Sunday.

Championship context entering the weekend is clear: after cementing his lead last week, Antonelli needs only to finish the race above P10 to claim the title; the article states that Kimi has a massive edge in securing his maiden title this weekend, while the chances for George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to keep their title hopes alive are very low.

Weather forecasts cited for the weekend expect dry and sunny conditions on Friday and Saturday and clear skies on Sunday, with temperatures ranging between 10°C and 26°C across the event.

Historical form at the venue is noted, with Max Verstappen identified as the most successful driver at the Mexican Grand Prix with five wins in 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The 2025 Mexican Grand Prix was won by McLaren’s Lando Norris, with Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen completing that podium.

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The Mexican Grand Prix runs from 30th October to 01 November, with Sunday’s race set to determine whether Antonelli clinches the World Drivers’ Championship by finishing above P10.