Mexico GP Schedule 2022: Formula 1

Track Schedule

F1 track action starts on Friday in Mexico with two, 1-hour free practice sessions (FP1 & FP2) for teams to find the perfect setup.

Free practice 3 (FP3) takes place on Saturday afternoon, building up to qualifying; a 3-part session where lap times decide starting positions for the Grand Prix on Sunday.

f1 track schedule
FridayFirst Practice13:00 - 14:00
Second Practice16:00 - 17:00
SaturdayThird Practice12:00 - 13:00
Qualifying15:00 - 16:00
SundayGrand Prix (71 laps or 120 minutes)*14:00 - 16:00

*An F1 race has a maximum time of 2 hours, but can run for up to 3 hours if there are red flags. Jump to full timetable.


Pitstop Practice

Spectators with a view of the pits try not to blink. This is where pit crews hone their skills for the 2-second tyre change.

Pitstop Practice in Mexico is from 9:30 – 10:00 on Saturday morning.

pitstop practice schedule

Driver Track Parade

This is when the grandstands really start to fill up. 2 hours before lights out, drivers warm up for the race by waving at fans and answering questions. Last chance photo op before the helmets go on.


The Driver Parade at the Mexico GP is from 12:00 – 12:30 on Sunday.

f1 track parade time


Mexico Grand Prix Gate Opening Times

Friday8:00am
Saturday8:00am
Sunday8:00am

Full Timetable for the Mexico Grand Prix Weekend

FRIDAY 28th OCTOBER Local time
GTMPractice Session10:00 - 10:25
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour11:30 - 12:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk11:30 - 12:30
FIAF1 Car Presentation11:30 - 12:30
FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE SESSION13:00 - 14:00
Freightliner Legends CupPractice Session14:30 - 14:55
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour15:05 - 15:35
FORMULA 1SECOND PRACTICE SESSION16:00 - 17:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk18:20 - 19:20
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour18:20 - 19:20
SATURDAY 29th OCTOBER  
GTMQualifying Session08:50 - 09:20
Formula 1Team Pit Stop Practice09:30 - 10:00
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk09:30 - 10:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour09:30 - 10:30
Formula 1Teams' Press Conference09:30 - 10:30
Freightliner Legends CupQualifying Session10:45 - 11:15
FORMULA 1THIRD PRACTICE SESSION12:00 - 13:00
Historic DemonstrationBRM P153 Pedro Rodriguez & Formula Ford13:10 - 13:25
FORMULA 1QUALIFYING SESSION15:00 - 16:00
Formula 1Press Conference16:00 - 17:00
GTMRace (30 Mins)16:45 - 17:20
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk17:30 - 18:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour17:30 - 18:30
F1 ExperiencesF1 Experiences Champions Club - Trophy Photo & Grid Walk18:40 - 19:40
SUNDAY 30th OCTOBER  
Freightliner Legends CupRace (30 Mins)09:35 - 10:10
Historic DemonstrationBRM P153 Pedro Rodriguez & Formula Ford10:25 - 10:40
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour11:55 - 12:25
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk11:55 - 12:55
Formula 1Drivers' Parade12:00 - 12:30
Promoter ActivityStarting Grid Presentation12:30 - 13:00
Formula 1National Anthem13:44 - 13:46
FORMULA 1GRAND PRIX (71 LAPS OR 120 MINS)14:00 - 16:00
Promoter ActivityAfter Podium Show16:10 - 17:10

All start times in this timetable and other schedules on this page are in the local timezone at the track. Times are subject to change.

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