The Mexico City Grand Prix will continue to make its appearance on the Formula One calendar until 2028. A three-year extension starting from 2026 was announced on Wednesday. The race will still be hosted at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez track in the Mexican capital.
The event has been featured on the race calendar in three different time periods since the first Grand Prix in 1963. Its current run started with its return to the calendar in 2015.
The Mexico City Grand Prix is one of the most highly anticipated races of the season. As it features one of the most enthusiastic crowds of the sport. The Mexico City Grand Prix captures the city’s vibrant and passionate energy. Since its return to the calendar, the event has continuously attracted massive crowds and sells out every year. There were a total of 405,000 attendees in 2024, a new record high for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Track’s history
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit in 1959 stretches 4.3km long . It is situated over 2,200 meters above sea level with its high altitude presenting a unique challenge for drivers. The iconic Estadio stadium section sends drivers into view of more than 60,000 spectators. The Peraltada corner ends each lap with a long, high-speed,180-degree right-handler. A thrilling watch for spectators and a challenging drive for the drivers.
Only three drivers on the current grid have stood on the top of the podium in Mexico thus far. Four time world champion Max Verstappen and Seven time world Champion Lewis Hamilton are the obvious on that list. Carlos Sainz joined the list after his pole-to-flag victory in 2024. His last victory with Ferrari before moving to Williams Racing.
Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1 thoughts
Domenicali highlighted the event’s enthusiastic spectators and the passionate atmosphere at the track as he spoke on the contract renewal.
“We are very excited to announce that the Mexico City Grand Prix will continue to be part of our calendar until 2028. Formula 1 is energy, passion and emotion, and every year the unique atmosphere created by our fans in Mexico City is one of the most incredible and energetic experiences of our championship.
“I want to express my sincere thanks to President Claudia Sheinbaum for her strong commitment to Formula 1, to the Head of Government Clara Brugada for her continued support and to Alejandro Soberón Kuri, whose leadership has been fundamental to the success of this event. I also want to thank the local stakeholders and businesses that share our vision and who make this event so special.
“We look forward to continuing this extraordinary collaboration together and to meeting the seeing incredible enthusiasm of the Mexican fans again in October.”
Alejandro Soberón Kuri, President and CEO of CIE, said:
“We are very excited to announce that the Mexico GP will be held for three more years. We are deeply grateful for the invaluable support of the Government of Mexico City, from the Head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, to our President, Claudia Sheinbaum, as well as Stefano Domenicali from Formula 1, who have made it possible to continue bringing Formula 1 to our country.
“This not only contributes to the economic development of Mexico City, but also promotes our city, as well as our country, in a significant way worldwide. Together, we will continue to work hard to ensure that fans get the most out of an event that offers a unique live entertainment experience, and which for almost 10 years has shown the world the quality of the events we organise in this city.”
