What’s at stake: October 26 – November 1, 2026
What’s at stake October 26 – November 1, 2026: Formula 1: Mexico City Grand Prix; NASCAR Cup Series: Xfinity 500; MotoGP: Grand Prix of Malaysia.
The short version: It's a teammate title fight: Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are 1-2 for Mercedes, separated by 123 points with 5 of 23 rounds remaining · US coverage: NBC · Marc Marquez leads Jorge Martin by 10 points with 4 of 22 rounds remaining.
Mexico City Grand Prix
Formula 1 · Round 19 of 23
- It's a teammate title fight: Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are 1-2 for Mercedes, separated by 123 points with 5 of 23 rounds remaining.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli has won 9 of 18 races. The field is chasing one car.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli stretched the lead from 102 to 123 points last time out. The momentum is all one way.
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) sits third, 124 points back, needing wins, not podiums, from here.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli can clinch the title this weekend: he takes it unless George Russell outscores him by 24 points or more in Mexico. He can afford to lose up to 23 points and still be champion, with a points tie also going his way on wins (9 to Russell's 3).
- US coverage: Apple TV.
- Round 19 of 23.
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 365.0 | 9 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 242.0 | 3 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 241.0 | 1 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 236.0 | 2 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 233.0 | 1 |
After round 18 · Source: Jolpica Ergast API
When to watch
- Practice 1: Fri 2:30 PM ET
- Practice 2: Fri 6:00 PM ET
- Practice 3: Sat 1:30 PM ET
- Qualifying: Sat 5:00 PM ET
- Race: Sun 3:00 PM ET
Questions fans are asking
Who leads the Formula 1 championship?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads with 365 points. George Russell is 123 points back in second.
Can the Formula 1 title be won this weekend?
Yes. Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinches unless George Russell outscores him by 24 points or more in Mexico; a season-end points tie also goes to Antonelli on wins, 9 to 3.
What time does the Mexico City Grand Prix start?
Sun 3:00 PM ET (2026-11-01). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Mexico City Grand Prix in the US?
Apple TV
Formula 1 schedule and season · Full race guide · How to watch Formula 1
Xfinity 500
NASCAR Cup Series · Round 35 of 36
- US coverage: NBC.
- The penultimate round. Last chance to set up a finale.
When to watch
- Xfinity 500: Sun 2:00 PM ET
Questions fans are asking
What time does the Xfinity 500 start?
Sun 2:00 PM ET (2026-11-01). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Xfinity 500 in the US?
NBC
National Debt Relief 250
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series- US coverage: The CW.
When to watch
- National Debt Relief 250: Sat 4:00 PM ET
Questions fans are asking
What time does the National Debt Relief 250 start?
Sat 4:00 PM ET (2026-10-31). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the National Debt Relief 250 in the US?
The CW
Black's Tire 200
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series- US coverage: FS1.
When to watch
- Black's Tire 200: Fri 6:30 PM ET
Questions fans are asking
What time does the Black's Tire 200 start?
Fri 6:30 PM ET (2026-10-30). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Black's Tire 200 in the US?
FS1
NASCAR Cup Series schedule and season · Full race guide · How to watch NASCAR Cup Series
Grand Prix of Malaysia
MotoGP · Round 19 of 22
- Marc Marquez leads Jorge Martin by 10 points with 4 of 22 rounds remaining.
- The championship is separated by just 10 points. Every session this weekend moves the needle.
- Marco Bezzecchi sits third, 50 points back, needing wins, not podiums, from here.
- Saturday's sprint pays championship points before the main event. No coasting through the weekend.
- US coverage: FS1 / FOX One.
- Round 19 of 22.
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Marquez | 365.0 |
| 2 | Jorge Martin | 355.0 |
| 3 | Marco Bezzecchi | 315.0 |
| 4 | Pedro Acosta | 263.0 |
| 5 | Ai Ogura | 259.0 |
Source: MotoGP PulseLive API
When to watch
- Practice: Thu 10:45 PM ET
- Practice: Fri 3:00 AM ET
- Practice: Fri 10:10 PM ET
- Qualifying: Fri 10:50 PM ET
- Qualifying: Fri 11:15 PM ET
- Sprint: Sat 3:00 AM ET
- Warm Up: Sat 10:40 PM ET
- Race: Sun 2:00 AM ET
Questions fans are asking
Who leads the MotoGP championship?
Marc Marquez leads with 365 points. Jorge Martin is 10 points back in second.
Can the MotoGP title be won this weekend?
Not this weekend. Even a perfect weekend leaves the math open with 3 rounds after this one.
What time does the Grand Prix of Malaysia start?
Sun 2:00 AM ET (2026-11-01). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Grand Prix of Malaysia in the US?
FS1 / FOX One
Grand Prix of Malaysia
Moto2 · Round 19 of 22- Manuel Gonzalez leads Izan Guevara by 5.5 points with 4 of 22 rounds remaining.
- The championship is separated by just 5.5 points. Every session this weekend moves the needle.
- Ivan Ortola sits third, 74 points back, needing wins, not podiums, from here.
- US coverage: FS1 / FOX One.
- Round 19 of 22.
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Gonzalez | 265.5 |
| 2 | Izan Guevara | 260.0 |
| 3 | Ivan Ortola | 191.5 |
| 4 | Daniel Holgado | 170.0 |
| 5 | David Alonso | 166.0 |
Source: MotoGP PulseLive API
When to watch
- Practice: Thu 9:50 PM ET
- Practice: Fri 2:05 AM ET
- Practice: Fri 9:25 PM ET
- Qualifying: Sat 1:40 AM ET
- Qualifying: Sat 2:05 AM ET
- Race: Sun 1:15 AM ET
Questions fans are asking
Who leads the Moto2 championship?
Manuel Gonzalez leads with 265.5 points. Izan Guevara is 5.5 points back in second.
Can the Moto2 title be won this weekend?
Not this weekend. Even a perfect weekend leaves the math open with 3 rounds after this one.
What time does the Grand Prix of Malaysia start?
Sun 1:15 AM ET (2026-11-01). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Grand Prix of Malaysia in the US?
FS1 / FOX One
Grand Prix of Malaysia
Moto3 · Round 19 of 22- Maximo Quiles leads David Almansa by 134 points with 4 of 22 rounds remaining.
- Brian Uriarte sits third, 153 points back, needing wins, not podiums, from here.
- Maximo Quiles has already clinched. This weekend is about pride, momentum, and the teams' fight.
- US coverage: FS1 / FOX One.
- Round 19 of 22.
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximo Quiles | 351.0 |
| 2 | David Almansa | 217.0 |
| 3 | Brian Uriarte | 198.0 |
| 4 | Alvaro Carpe | 189.0 |
| 5 | Adrian Fernandez | 148.0 |
Source: MotoGP PulseLive API
When to watch
- Practice: Thu 9:00 PM ET
- Practice: Fri 1:15 AM ET
- Practice: Fri 8:40 PM ET
- Qualifying: Sat 12:45 AM ET
- Qualifying: Sat 1:10 AM ET
- Race: Sat 11:00 PM ET
Questions fans are asking
Who leads the Moto3 championship?
Maximo Quiles leads with 351 points. David Almansa is 134 points back in second.
Can the Moto3 title be won this weekend?
Yes. The title is already decided.
What time does the Grand Prix of Malaysia start?
Sat 11:00 PM ET (2026-10-31). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Grand Prix of Malaysia in the US?
FS1 / FOX One
MotoGP schedule and season · Full race guide · How to watch MotoGP
MOPAR NHRA Las Vegas Nationals
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series · Round 19 of 20
- US coverage: FOX / FS1.
- The penultimate round. Last chance to set up a finale.
When to watch
- MOPAR NHRA Las Vegas Nationals: TBD
Questions fans are asking
How can I watch the MOPAR NHRA Las Vegas Nationals in the US?
FOX / FS1
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule and season · Full race guide · How to watch NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series
NAPA Auto Parts 150 presented by the West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame
ARCA Menards Series West · Round 13 of 13
- US coverage: FloRacing / FS1.
- The season finale. Everything is decided here.
When to watch
- NAPA Auto Parts 150 presented by the West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame: TBD
Questions fans are asking
How can I watch the NAPA Auto Parts 150 presented by the West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame in the US?
FloRacing / FS1
ARCA Menards Series West schedule and season · How to watch ARCA Menards Series West
Mid-Atlantic Championship
Super DIRTcar Series
- US coverage: DIRTVision.
When to watch
- Mid-Atlantic Championship: TBD
Questions fans are asking
How can I watch the Mid-Atlantic Championship in the US?
DIRTVision