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Mexico City Grand Prix Sunday: Hamilton on pole, Antonelli close to title

Sunday’s Mexico City Grand Prix takes place with Lewis Hamilton starting from pole position. Kimi Antonelli will line up fourth and can secure the Formula 1 world title if he finishes ninth or higher.

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October 31, 2026
Mexico City Grand Prix Sunday: Hamilton on pole, Antonelli close to title

Formula 1 moves into Sunday in Mexico City with Lewis Hamilton on pole position for the grand prix. George Russell and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc are next on the grid.

Kimi Antonelli will start fourth after Max Verstappen received a one-place grid penalty. Antonelli is one result away from becoming world champion and only needs to finish ninth or higher to clinch his first Formula 1 world title.

BBC Sport has published its coverage details for the Mexico City Grand Prix, which it lists as taking place from 30 October to 1 November.

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