Kimi Antonelli Nears Title at Mexico Grand Prix While Jorge Martin Returns in MotoGP

Kimi Antonelli needs just two points at the Mexico Grand Prix to become the youngest world champion in history. Following his victory at the US Grand Prix, a top-nine finish secures the 2026 title for the Italian driver. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton can only stop him if Russell wins and Antonelli finishes tenth or lower. Just one point separates Russell and Hamilton in the fight for second place in the standings. Mercedes and Ferrari lead the team standings, while Red Bull Racing and McLaren are tied for third. Fans in India can watch all F1 Mexico Grand Prix sessions live on the FanCode and F1 TV apps. The action begins with free practice on Saturday, October 31, at 12 am IST, followed by FP2 at 3:30 am and FP3 at 11 pm. Qualifying takes place on Sunday, November 1, at 2:30 am, and the main race starts on Monday, November 2, at 1:30 am IST. Meanwhile, the MotoGP title fight continues at Sepang as Jorge Martin returns to action just six days after fracturing his wrist. Martin crashed during a Sprint race at Phillip Island, which gave Marc Marquez a 10-point championship lead. A canceled Sunday Grand Prix at Phillip Island helped limit Martin's points loss. Martin completed 12 laps in the opening practice session at Sepang and received medical clearance to race, though he remained 1.8 seconds off the pace while Marquez set the fastest time. Indian fans can stream all MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix sessions live on FanCode and watch the television broadcast on Eurosport. Practice starts on Friday, October 30, at 8:15 am and 12:30 pm IST. Saturday sessions include FP2 at 7:40 am, Qualifying at 8:20 am, and the Sprint race at 12:30 pm IST. Sunday qualifying is scheduled for November 1 at 12:30 pm IST.

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Motorsport championships often feature tight battles across multiple continents during the final months of the season. Teams and drivers must balance car setup, physical recovery from injuries, and precise scheduling across different time zones.