Mexico City E-Prix 2026: Preview, schedule, race timings and where to watch Formula E Season 12 Round 2

Formula E Season 12 is back with the year 2026’s first race and the season’s Round 2 in Mexico City. Considered one of the most favourite Formula E races, the Mexico City E-Prix is not just special for delivering title-worthy race winners, but this year it will also mark the 150th race of the Formula E World Championship. Last year’s winner, Oliver Rowland, went on to win the title, just like the two previous Mexico City winners. Therefore, the race also holds special significance for almost predicting the season’s title winner. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming race.The year’s first E-Prix begins in Mexico City with the first free practice session, FP1, on Friday, January 9. It will take place at 4 pm local time (3:30 AM IST) and will wrap up in around 55 minutes. The drivers will get another chance to familiarise themselves with the track during the second free practice session, FP2, on the morning of Saturday, January 10. It will begin as early as 7:30 am local time (7:00 PM IST).The real action will begin an hour later, as the Qualifying session is scheduled for 9:40 am local time (9:10 PM IST) on Saturday, January 10. The drivers will then get a few hours of rest before returning to the track for the Mexico City E-Prix final at 2:05 pm local time (1:35 AM IST).Formula E fans can tune in for all updates related to the two free practice sessions on the Formula E Race Centre via the website and the app. Here are the telecast details for the qualifying session and the final race in the following countries:India – Sony Sports NetworkUK – ITV, TNT SportsEurope – EurosportIndonesia – MNC TVJapan – J Sports, BS Fuji TVUSA – Roku, CBSAustralia – Stan SportChina – Huya, Sina, Bilibili, CCTVCanada – TSN, TVA SportsSouth Africa – e.tvBrazil – Band TV, Grande PrêmioSouth America – Claro SportsNew Zealand – Sky TVItaly – MediasetFrance and Monaco – L’EquipeAs per AccuWeather.com, the temperature will be around 16 degrees Celsius on Friday evening, January 9, in Mexico City when FP1 kicks off at 4 pm local time. There is no chance of rain, but conditions will be slightly cloudy.On Saturday, January 10, the day will be slightly warmer, with the morning temperature during FP2 and Qualifying expected to be around 19 degrees Celsius. It is expected to rise to 23 degrees Celsius in the afternoon for the final race, which begins at 2:05 pm local time. Conditions will remain partly cloudy, but rain is not on the cards on race day.Since the Mexico City E-Prix is known for producing a winner who often goes on to win the title, fans are waiting with bated breath to see who will lift the winner’s trophy at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit. Jake Dennis won the season’s first race in Sao Paulo and is in good form to continue his winning momentum. Title winner Oliver Rowland is also in form after finishing second in Sao Paulo and will be aiming to repeat his success in Mexico after winning here last year. Among other favourites is Pascal Wehrlein, who won the Season 10 race as well as the title that year. However, one cannot rule out a new driver etching his name on the podium this year.Also read: Mexico City E-Prix: Did you know last three winners of this Formula E race went on to win the title as well?