The Mexico City Grand Prix will be part of the Formula 1 calendar until at least the end of the 2028 season after signing a three-year contract extension.
The event at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez returned to the schedule in 2015 and has seen large crowds and a vibrant atmosphere throughout the past decade, with over 400,000 fans attending in 2024. Paired with the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in late October, the race helps form a section of the calendar that sees F1 in the Americas as the season approaches its conclusion.
While all of those races have featured at least one Mexican driver on the grid in the form of Sergio Perez, this season’s event will be the first without representation, but that hasn’t deterred the organizers for committing for a further three years.
“We are very excited to announce that the Mexico City Grand Prix will continue to be part of our calendar through the 2028 season,” F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said. “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 Soberon 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 seeing the incredible enthusiasm of the Mexican fans again in October.”
Soberon is the president and CEO of race promoter CIE, and says the event retains significant support from local government that has allowed the extension to be agreed.
“We are very excited to announce that the Mexico GP will be held for three more years,” Soberon said. “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 organize in this city.”
