Mexico City Grand Prix 2021: Race start time UK, qualifying results and how can I watch F1 on TV?

Valtteri Bottas will start the Mexican Grand Prix on pole after Mercedes found some surprising performance in qualifying.

Max Verstappen had been favourite to triumph for Red Bull, and extend his title advantage over Lewis Hamilton.

The Dutchman star heads to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez boasting a 12-point lead over his key rival with just five races remaining in a fascinating 2021 Formula 1 championship battle.

However, the pace Red Bull showed in practice did not materialise in qualifying, and Bottas took advantage with teammate Hamilton in second.

Verstappen and Sergio Perez will line-up behind the Mercedes duo at the start of Sunday’s race.

When is the 2021 Mexico City Grand Prix?

The Mexico City Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Sunday November 7, 2021 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

What time is the 2021 Mexico City Grand Prix?

The first two practice sessions took place on Friday evening, with FP3 on Saturday.

Qualifying was settled on Saturday evening, with the race itself beginning at 7pm on Sunday.

How can I watch the 2021 Mexico City Grand Prix?

TV channel: The race will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports’ Main Event and F1 channels.

Coverage of Grand Prix Sunday starts at 5:30pm on F1, with the race programme beginning at 6:55pm on both channels.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the action live online via the SkyGo app.

You can follow the race LIVE with Standard Sport’s up-to-the-minute blog.

Who is on pole?

Valtteri Bottas is on pole after a brilliant performance in qualifying. Lewis Hamilton will start second, with Max Verstappen in third after a brilliant day for Mercedes.

Qualifying result in full

1. Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Mercedes, 1 minute, 15.875 seconds.

2. Lewis Hamilton, Great Britain, Mercedes, 1:16.020.

3. Max Verstappen, Netherlands, Red Bull Racing, 1:16.225.

4. Sergio Perez, Mexico, Red Bull Racing, 1:16.342.

5. Pierre Gasly, France, Alphatauri, 1:16.456.

6. Carlos Sainz Jr, Spain, Ferrari, 1:16.761.

7. Daniel Ricciardo, Australia, McLaren, 1:16.763.

8. Charles Leclerc, Monaco, Ferrari, 1:16.837.

9. Yuko Tsunoda, Japan, Alphatauri, 1:17.158

10. Lando Norris, Great Britain, McLaren, 1:36.830.

Eliminated after second session

11. Sebastian Vettel, Germany, Aston Martin, 1:17.746.

12. Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, Alfa Romeo, 1:17.958.

13. George Russell, Great Britain, Williams, 1:18.172.

14. Antonio Giovinazzi, Italy, Alfa Romeo Racing, 1:18.290.

15. Esteban Ocon, France, Alpine, 1:18.405.

Eliminated after first session

16. Fernando Alonso, Spain, Alpine, 1:18.452.

17. Nicholas Latifi, Canada, Williams, 1:18.756.

18. Mick Schumacher, Germany, Haas F1 Team, 1:18.858.

19. Nikita Mazepin, Russia, Haas F1 Team, 1:19.303.

20. Lance Stroll, Canada, Aston Martin, 1:20.873.

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