Formula 1 News: One month until another sold-out Mexico City GP

In just one month, the FORMULA 1 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX 2025 Presented by Heineken will ignite Mexico City with high-octane excitement at the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

This electrifying event, a guaranteed sell-out every year, draws passionate fans to fill the stands, creating an unforgettable F1ESTA that pulses with energy and spectacle.

Mexico’s rich Formula 1 legacy began with a non-championship race in 1962. After significant investment and a full circuit redevelopment, the Mexico City Grand Prix roared back to the F1 calendar in 2015. Since then, it has delivered a decade of thrilling moments, cementing its place as a fan favorite. T

he event’s consistent sell-out crowds and exceptional organization have earned it five FIA Promoter of the Year awards, with promoter CIE seamlessly blending fan engagement, cultural celebration, and community impact.

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez stands out on the F1 circuit for its high-altitude challenges, demanding high-downforce setups from teams. Its 1.3 km start/finish straight—the longest in F1 at 811 meters from pole to Turn 1—ensures heart-pounding, wheel-to-wheel action from the opening lap.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen dominates here with five victories, while local hero Sergio “Checo” Pérez made history in 2021 as the first Mexican to lead his home race, thrilling fans with podium finishes in 2021 and 2022 at the GNP Seguros Stadium (formerly Foro Sol). Excitement builds for 2025, as Checo is confirmed to race for the new Cadillac F1 Team in their debut season next year.

Since its return, the Mexico City Grand Prix has hosted unforgettable races, fierce rivalries, and championship-defining moments. Highlights include:

– 2015: The race returned with a revamped circuit, featuring re-profiled Esses, Turn 1, and the vibrant GNP Seguros Stadium section.
– 2016: Valtteri Bottas set an F1 speed record, hitting 372.5 kph (231.4 mph) in his Williams.
– 2017: Lewis Hamilton clinched his fourth World Championship with a ninth-place finish.
– 2018: Hamilton matched Juan Manuel Fangio’s five world titles as champion.
– 2019: A dramatic first-corner clash between Verstappen and Hamilton didn’t stop Hamilton from claiming his second Mexico win.
– 2021: After a 2020 hiatus due to Covid-19, Checo Pérez led his home race and secured a podium, igniting jubilant celebrations.
– 2022: Verstappen’s fourth Mexico win set a record for 14 Grand Prix victories in a season, with Checo taking third amid a record-breaking sell-out crowd celebrating the race’s 60th anniversary.
– 2023: Drama unfolded as Checo crashed out at Turn 1, and a red flag followed Kevin Magnussen’s Turn 7 incident.
– 2024: Carlos Sainz delivered a masterclass for Ferrari’s third Mexico win, while Verstappen and Lando Norris battled fiercely for second.

With its unique track, passionate sell-out crowds, and rich history, the FORMULA 1 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX 2025 promises another chapter of high-speed drama and celebration.