The 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix unfolded on November 1 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, with Max Verstappen converting a fifth-place start into victory after grid penalties for him and Liam Lawson, plus Lawson's qualifying disqualification. Lewis Hamilton took second from pole in his Ferrari, while Kimi Antonelli secured third from fourth on the grid to clinch the Drivers' Championship at age 20. Charles Leclerc finished fourth for Ferrari after an early lead, and George Russell placed sixth. Multiple retirements, including Valtteri Bottas, Lance Stroll, Fernando Alonso, Arvid Lindblad, and Oliver Bearman, along with post-race adjustments for Alpine and McLaren, shaped the final order. High altitude and tire strategy choices, including Verstappen's medium compound start, influenced race pace and overtaking opportunities in the closing stages.