How to watch F1 in Australia for free: On-demand live stream, channel, start time for 2025 Mexican Grand Prix
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez sets the stage for the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday.
Max Verstappen arrives with surging momentum, having slashed Oscar Piastri’s lead to just 40 points after a dominant run of form. The Dutch driver has won three of the last four races, including a perfect weekend at the United States GP, where he won the sprint as well as the feature race.
The unique challenge of the Mexico City track, sitting over 2,200 meters above sea level, will be central to the action. The thin air drastically cuts downforce, making the cars slippery and puts extreme stress on engine cooling and braking systems. Verstappen, a five-time champion here, knows the terrain well and will start a favourite.
However, championship leader Piastri and his McLaren teammate Lando Norris—only 14 points behind Piastri—will look return to winning form. Though they currently top the driver standings, Verstappen is quickly closing ground.
The 2025 Mexican Grand Prix race is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
Where to watch F1 Mexican Grand Prix for free
TV channelStreamingFox Sports (506)Kayo, Foxtel, F1 TV
All the F1 action from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
Fans can also follow the race through the official F1 TV streaming service, which provides live timing insights and a vast library of on-demand content. Accessible via the web and app stores, F1 TV offers both Pro and Premium subscription plans, with new users eligible for a seven-day trial.
Mexican Grand Prix start time
The 2025 Mexican Grand Prix will take place at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico on Sunday, October 26 and will begin at 2:00 p.m. local time (CST).
Here’s how that start time translates across Australia:
DateKickoff timeAustralian Eastern Daylight TimeMon, Oct. 277:00 a.m.Australian Central Daylight TimeMon, Oct. 276:30 a.m. Australian Western Standard TimeMon, Oct. 274:00 a.m.
F1 race schedule 2025
DateGrand Prix TrackOct. 17-19USA*Circuit of the AmericasOct. 24-26MexicoRodriguez Brothers RacetrackNov. 7-9Brazil*Jose Carlos Pace RacetrackNov. 20-22Las VegasLas Vegas Strip CircuitNov. 28-30Qatar*Lusail International CircuitDec. 5-7Abu DhabiYas Marina Circuit
*Sprint format
