Formula 1

Following the news of Ryo Hirakawa's surprise debut in Mexico City, F1.com has taken a look at how other last-minute substitutes got on in the past.

Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez ahead of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has praised Lewis Hamilton for his Qualifying performance in Mexico City.

Lando Norris was left sixth on the grid for the Mexico City Grand Prix after being unable to repeat the lap that had taken him to the top of Q2.

Charles Leclerc will start the Mexico Grand Prix in P3 while Lewis Hamilton claimed a first pole since 2023.

Liam Lawson's eventful weekend at the Mexico City Grand Prix has continued with his disqualification from Saturday's Qualifying hour.

On what could potentially be a historic weekend for Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes driver will line up in P4 for the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen believes "we were fighting for pole" ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver ultimately set to start P5 for Sunday's race.

George Russell will start on the front row in Mexico after a close Qualifying battle with polesitter Lewis Hamilton.

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole position since 2023 during Qualifying at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri admits he is "not sure what happened" as the McLaren driver was eliminated in Q2 ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Ryo Hirakawa has reflected on his late call-up to race for Haas at the Mexico City Grand Prix, the Japanese driver describing the chance to make his Formula 1 debut as a "dream come true".

Lewis Hamilton has ended a three-year pole position drought in Qualifying at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Lando Norris finished fastest in Free Practice 3 ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, the McLaren driver just beating Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc to the top spot.

Live coverage of the third Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Haas have announced Ryo Hirakawa will replace Esteban Ocon for the remainder of the Grand Prix weekend in Mexico City.

Our expert betting writers share their top picks for Qualifying at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City.

Laurent Mekies believes the unique challenges of the Mexico City Grand Prix could shake up the competitive order, whilst also revealing when the team’s new wind tunnel is expected to arrive.