Gran Premio de México

The Mexican Grand Prix, also known as the Mexico City Grand Prix, is a motor racing event steeped in history and tradition. The race first appeared on the F1 calendar in 1961 and has since made sporadic appearances, with the most recent revival in 2015. Held at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, the track sits over 2km above sea level, making the 4.3km lap a challenging and breathless experience for drivers and teams alike.

The circuit's unique layout, which still largely follows the outline of the original 1959 circuit, features a stadium section that winds through the old Foro Sol baseball stadium. This section, created from an old baseball stadium, provides one of F1's most unique vistas and has become a defining feature of the Mexican Grand Prix. The track also boasts the longest straight and fastest speeds each season, making it a true test of both driver skill and car performance.

The Mexican Grand Prix has an illustrious history, with notable races and drivers making their mark on the sport. In the 1960s, Jim Clark dominated the race, winning it twice in a row. The 1964 race saw a thrilling three-way battle for the championship, with John Surtees ultimately emerging victorious. In 1968, Graham Hill won the race and the championship in a dramatic finish.

The race has also been marked by tragedy, with the death of local driver Ricardo Rodríguez during practice for the first ever Mexican Grand Prix in 1962. The loss of Rodríguez, followed by the death of his brother Pedro in 1971, led to Mexico dropping off the F1 calendar. However, the legacy of the Rodríguez brothers lives on in the name of the circuit, which is named after them.

The Mexican Grand Prix returned to the calendar in 1986, with the circuit rebuilt with better safety and a new name. The race saw notable victories for drivers such as Gerhard Berger, Alain Prost, and Nigel Mansell. Mansell, in particular, became well-known in Mexico for his pass on Berger in the 1990 race, which has since been renamed in his honour.

In 2015, the race returned once again, with Carlos Slim part-funding a redesign of the circuit by Hermann Tilke. The newly laid track and stadium section in place of the fearsome Peraltada corner have made the race a true spectacle for fans and drivers alike.