The 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix runs October 30 to November 1 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, with the race on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. local time, and Polanco works as the base for the weekend for anyone who wants a table, a hotel and a place to recover. This guide is also available en español.
The circuit sits on the east side, in the Ciudad Deportiva Magdalena Mixhuca in the Iztacalco borough, while Polanco belongs to Miguel Hidalgo on the west side, so getting there means crossing the city. This guide covers where to eat, where to have a drink, what to do between sessions and how to get to the track. Closures are covered in Día de Muertos y Gran Premio en Polanco: qué cambia.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix is October 30 to November 1 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, with the race on Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 p.m. Mexico City time.
- There is no Sprint this weekend: three practice sessions, Saturday qualifying at 3:00 p.m. and a 71-lap race.
- Sergio Pérez, car number 11 for Cadillac, arrives with 299 Grands Prix and, if he races Sunday, Mexico City would be his 300th.
- The track will have no parking. The official plan points fans to public or shared transport, with special buses from the Auditorio Nacional in Polanco.
- On Saturday, October 31, the Great Day of the Dead Parade leaves at 2:00 p.m., one hour before qualifying.
Updated: October 2026
On this page
- Mexico City Grand Prix 2026 Schedule, Day by Day
- Checo Pérez and Cadillac Arrive for Career Race 300
- Where to Eat in Polanco on Race Weekend
- Polanco Bars and Hotels for the Evening
- What to Do in Polanco Between Practice and the Race
- Getting to the Autodrome From Polanco Without a Car
- Day of the Dead and F1 on the Same Saturday
- The Polanco Race Weekend at a Glance, in One Table
Mexico City Grand Prix 2026 Schedule, Day by Day
The weekend has three practice sessions, qualifying and the race, and no Sprint. The times below come from Formula 1 coverage of the Mexico City Grand Prix, are in Mexico City time and may change at the organizers’ discretion.
| Day | Session | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 30 | Free Practice 1 | 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. |
| Friday, October 30 | Free Practice 2 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, October 31 | Free Practice 3 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, October 31 | Qualifying | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, November 1 | Drivers’ parade | 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, November 1 | National anthem | 1:44 p.m. |
| Sunday, November 1 | Race, 71 laps | 2:00 p.m. |
From Polanco, Friday and Saturday morning leave room for an unhurried lunch. Sunday calls for an early start, because the special buses from the Auditorio Nacional run between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Checo Pérez and Cadillac Arrive for Career Race 300
Sergio Pérez was born in Guadalajara, wears number 11 and drives in 2026 for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team. According to his Formula 1 profile and the Cadillac team page, the team is based in Silverstone, the chassis is the MAC-26, the engine is Ferrari and his teammate is Valtteri Bottas. Pérez sat out 2025 and returned to Formula 1 this year.
He arrives with 299 Grands Prix, 6 wins, 39 podiums and 3 poles, so the Mexico City Grand Prix would be his 300th. Cadillac, a new team in 2026, is also racing in Mexico for the first time.
In our view, Checo is to Mexican motorsport what Canelo is to boxing or Michael Jordan is to basketball: the name that turns this race into a national event. That is a VIVE comparison, not a statistic.
Where to Eat in Polanco on Race Weekend
Each place links to its page in The VIVE Guide. Hours are the ones each venue publishes and may change, so book ahead and confirm directly.
Pujol
Tennyson 133 · five-course menu and taco bar
The main dining room serves a five-course menu with Mole Madre and Xico mole. The omakase taco bar seats ten per time slot.
Quintonil
Newton 55 · seasonal Mexican cooking
The “Nuestro México” menu comes with wine, Mexican wine or non-alcoholic pairings. It is open Monday to Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to midnight and closed on Sundays.
Raíz
Schiller 331 · nine- or six-course tasting
Contemporary Mexican cooking with tasting menus, pairings and a taco list. Open Monday to Friday from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m., and closed Sunday.
Ticuchi
Francisco Petrarca 254 · Mexican restaurant and bar
From Thursday to Saturday it opens at 3:00 p.m. and closes at 1:00 a.m., which suits a late lunch between sessions or a late night.
Saks Polanco
Campos Elíseos 133, corner of Lamartine · breakfast, lunch and dinner
It has a terrace and presents itself as a tequila bar and wine shop. Confirm weekend hours on its website.
DANTE Brasa y Fuego
Edgar Allan Poe 41, corner of Emilio Castelar · cooking over embers
The menu includes smoked cauliflower, empanadas, cuts cooked over embers, Wagyu and a beef brisket cooked 14 hours over embers. On Sundays it opens from 12:30 p.m. to midnight.
Cuerno Masaryk
Aristóteles 124 · Mexican steakhouse half a block from Masaryk
Cuts aged 21 days and grilled over charcoal in northern style, plus tacos and fish from Mexican coasts. Its website does not list hours.
Sylvestre
Anatole France 74 · Argentine grill in the former Casa Calderón
It pairs beef cuts with traditional Mexican dishes. On Sundays it opens from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Entremar
Hegel 307-B · seasonal fish and seafood
The menu includes a cold bar, tostadas, Ensenada-style tacos and whole fish. Open daily from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Polanco Bars and Hotels for the Evening
W Mexico City
Campos Elíseos 252 · Living Room Bar
The bar serves snacks and Mexican sharing plates, with music and a DJ booth. The same building holds the restaurants 25DOS and Trivvu, which has an open terrace, and Away Spa.
Park Hyatt Mexico City
Campos Elíseos 204 · Garden Bar and Bar
The Garden Bar is a high-ceilinged garden, and the Bar focuses on agave spirits and cocktails.
Harry’s Polanco
Av. Presidente Masaryk, between Eugenio Sue and Aristóteles · piano bar
The piano bar runs from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Thursday to Saturday, covering both the practice and qualifying nights.
Ticuchi
Francisco Petrarca 254 · bar
Its late-night hours Thursday to Saturday run until 1:00 a.m.
Porfirio’s Masaryk
Av. Presidente Masaryk, Polanco · live mariachi
Its website lists live mariachi three days a week without saying which, so it is worth asking. Open daily from 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Beluga
Av. Presidente Masaryk 120 · oyster bar
Oysters, ceviches and lobster, daily from 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
La Barra de Fran
Emilio Castelar 185 · Spanish tavern
A tapas and cured meats bar, with dishes served at the table.
What to Do in Polanco Between Practice and the Race
Avenida Presidente Masaryk holds the neighborhood’s fullest walk. Fonart Punto México Masaryk, at Av. Presidente Masaryk 172, is a Mexican crafts shop open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with pieces from all 32 states, a useful stop on a Day of the Dead weekend.
Leica Store, at Av. Presidente Masaryk 422-B, spans three floors with a shop and a gallery, and opens Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. El Palacio de Hierro Polanco, at Av. Moliere 222, is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. VIVE also has a guide to the Museo Jumex in Polanco.
For recovery after the grandstands, Teva Wellness & Lifestyle, at Edgar Allan Poe 1, has a cold plunge, sauna and compression boots, and opens weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Everest Wellness Center, at Temístocles 59, offers physiotherapy and massage, and Royal Thai Spa, at Av. Presidente Masaryk 295, offers Thai and Balinese massage by appointment through phone or WhatsApp.
For coffee, Tierra Garat Masaryk, at Presidente Masaryk 86, serves Mexican coffee and cacao from 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. on weekends.
Getting to the Autodrome From Polanco Without a Car
The official mobility plan, published on mexicogp.mx on October 27, states that there will be no parking and no remote parking, and that fans should arrive by public or shared transport.
From Polanco, the Metro route is Line 7 to Tacubaya, a transfer to Line 9 and an exit at Ciudad Deportiva, Velódromo or Puebla.
Special buses leave from five points, and one is the Auditorio Nacional, at Av. Paseo de la Reforma 50, beside Campo Marte. They run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., arrive at Calle de Atletas and return from Eje 3 Sur Añil at Churubusco from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Payment is in cash and schedules may change.
Ticket2Ride, a private shuttle sold through Ticketmaster, also leaves from the Auditorio Nacional bay from 8:00 a.m. and returns one hour after the event. Road closures are covered in our note on Día de Muertos and the Grand Prix in Polanco.
Day of the Dead and F1 on the Same Saturday
On Saturday, October 31, the Great Day of the Dead Parade leaves the Diana Cazadora roundabout at 2:00 p.m. and reaches the Zócalo along Reforma, Avenida Juárez and 5 de Mayo. Qualifying starts one hour later, at 3:00 p.m.
The two events overlap in the afternoon and happen in different places, so it pays to decide early which one to prioritize. Sunday, November 1, is All Saints’ Day and Monday, November 2, is the Day of the Faithful Departed.
The Polanco Race Weekend at a Glance, in One Table
| Moment | What happens | Plan in Polanco |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 30 | Practice at 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. | Masaryk, Fonart, dinner at Raíz or Quintonil, a drink at the W. |
| Saturday 31, morning | Free Practice 3 at 11:30 a.m. | Breakfast at Saks Polanco or coffee at Tierra Garat. |
| Saturday 31, afternoon | Parade at 2:00 p.m., qualifying at 3:00 p.m. | Choose one. Closures are in the companion note. |
| Saturday 31, night | End of the day | Dinner at DANTE or Sylvestre, piano bar at Harry’s. |
| Sunday 1, morning | Drivers’ parade at 12:00 p.m. | Early start by Metro Line 7 or special bus. |
| Sunday 1, afternoon | Anthem at 1:44 p.m., race at 2:00 p.m. | Lunch at Entremar, Sylvestre or DANTE, all open that day. |
Private tours at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Mexico City
Private tours are scheduled on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1. The larger residences require at least 24 hours of notice.
Book on WhatsApp · Ritz-Carlton Residences Mexico City · Residence 5203
Disclaimer: Event schedules are subject to change by the organizers. Venue details come from each venue’s own website, and reservations should be confirmed directly with each one. This content is informational.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix?
The 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix runs from Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 1, at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Friday has two practice sessions, Saturday has one practice and qualifying, and Sunday is race day.
What time is the race?
The race on Sunday, November 1, starts at 2:00 p.m. Mexico City time and runs 71 laps. The national anthem is at 1:44 p.m. and the drivers’ parade runs from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
Is Checo Pérez racing in the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix?
Sergio Pérez drives for Cadillac in 2026 with number 11, and the team is racing in Mexico for the first time. He arrives with 299 Grands Prix, so Mexico City would be his 300th.
How do I get to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez from Polanco?
The official plan says there will be no parking and recommends public or shared transport. From Polanco, take Metro Line 7 to Tacubaya and Line 9 to Ciudad Deportiva, or use the special buses and Ticket2Ride shuttle from the Auditorio Nacional.
Where should I eat in Polanco on Formula 1 weekend?
Polanco has Pujol, Quintonil, Raíz, Ticuchi, DANTE Brasa y Fuego, Sylvestre and Entremar, each with a page in The VIVE Guide. Quintonil and Raíz close on Sundays, while DANTE, Sylvestre and Entremar open that day, according to their websites. Confirm hours and book directly.
Sources
- Formula 1, 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, confirms the session schedule, drivers’ parade, anthem and 71-lap race
- Formula 1, Sergio Pérez profile, confirms his team, number, birthplace and 299 Grands Prix, 6 wins, 39 podiums and 3 poles
- Formula 1, Cadillac team page, confirms the Silverstone base, Ferrari engine, MAC-26 chassis and Valtteri Bottas as teammate
- Mexico GP, 2026 mobility plan, confirms no parking, the special buses from the Auditorio Nacional and the Ticket2Ride shuttle
- VIVE Polanco, Día de Muertos y Gran Premio en Polanco: qué cambia, covers the Day of the Dead parade and date changes
- Wikimedia Commons, Sergio Pérez at Monza, confirms the photographer, Eustace Bagge, and the CC BY 4.0 license
- The VIVE Guide, Pujol, confirms the address and menus
- The VIVE Guide, W Mexico City, confirms the Living Room Bar, restaurants and spa
- The VIVE Guide, Teva Wellness & Lifestyle, confirms the recovery facilities and hours
