F1 2024 Mexican Grand Prix weather - The latest forecast today from Mexico City

Mexican Grand Prix

F1 2024 Mexican Grand Prix weather - The latest forecast today from Mexico City

The latest weather forecast from Mexico City ahead of this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix

Kerry Violet F1 News Editor

F1 editor and journalist covering motorsport since 2024.

Friday 25 October 2024 15:08

Formula 1 is once again in action this weekend as Mexico City prepares to host the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix.

Just five rounds of the 2024 season remain at this stage after a fantastic weekend of racing in the United States, with the sport returning to its traditional format at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez this weekend.

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Max Verstappen managed to extend his lead in the drivers' championship at COTA, now 57 points ahead of the McLaren of Lando Norris following intervention from the FIA that led to a dramatic conclusion at the US GP.

Verstappen's team-mate Sergio Perez on the other hand only managed a P7 finish, with the Mexican no doubt hoping for a better weekend in front of his adoring home crowd.

Max Verstappen was victorious at the 2023 Mexican Grand Prix

Mexican Grand Prix weather forecast

Friday, October 25: FP1 & FP2

Friday at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez looks dry for the first practice session of the weekend, with temperatures expected to be around 20 degrees Celsius at the local time of 12:30.

There is a zero percent chance of rain for both practice sessions, with FP2 marginally hotter at 22 degrees around 4 pm (CST), accompanied by a gentle northern breeze of around 10mph.

Saturday, October 26: FP3 & Qualifying

The final practice session of the weekend will take place under cooler conditions at the earlier start time of 11:30 (CST). Temperatures are expected to reach 18 degrees while wind speeds remain low, although there is a five percent chance of rain throughout the session.

Qualifying could certainly see rain with a 10-20 percent chance of rain expected between 3 pm and 4 pm, although no high winds are expected and temperatures are set to be around 21 degrees Celsius.

Sunday, October 27: Race

Sunday's race will kick off at 1 pm local time (CST), returning to dry and sunny conditions, with temperatures expected to hit 19 degrees Celsius for lights out.

There is still a ten percent chance of rain for later in the race, potentially causing havoc for drivers' strategies.

Be sure to check back with us on the weather as we update this information daily.

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