Deal announced ahead of this weekend's Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix.
Clive MasonGetty ImagesMexico will remain on Formula 1’s schedule through at least 2025 after a fresh agreement was struck between championship organizers and race promoters.
Mexico returned to Formula 1’s schedule in 2015 for its third stint, having been a fixture in the 1960s and 1980s, at a redesigned Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The first F1 stint in Mexico City ran from 1962-70 at the Magdalena Mixhuca circuit. The second stint—and first at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez—ran from 1986-92.
Mexico City quickly re-established itself as one of the most popular events on Formula 1’s calendar in 2015 and was omitted only in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Formula 1 officials announced the deal on Thursday.
“I am very pleased to announce that Formula 1 will continue to race in Mexico City for another three years under this new agreement,” said Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. “Every year the race attracts a large number of passionate fans, and the atmosphere is incredible, and I know everyone will be excited by this news.
“I want to thank Claudia Sheinbaum, the Head of Government for Mexico City, and (promoter, CIE president) Alejandro Soberón and his team for their ongoing commitment to Formula 1 and the continued success of the event.”
Formula 1 anticipates that 350,000 spectators will attend this weekend’s event at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Mexico is represented on the grid by Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez.
“The Mexico City Grand Prix contract extension has been made possible thanks to the leadership of Claudia Sheinbaum and the Mexico City government,” said Soberón. “The ability to host the race in the nation’s capital until 2025 is the result of a coordinated effort to preserve an event that brings benefits to the city and excitement to thousands of fans.
“We will keep working to ensure the race continues to be a strong contributor to our city’s economy.”
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