Mexico
Mexico City
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Track: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
The Mexico City Grand Prix, is another atmospheric Grand Prix races in the Formula One calendar. The track is always packed and filled with excitement by the fans, the circuit barely has any elevation changes, and of course the Iconic stadium that drivers go through where all the Mexican fans could see their favorite drivers, at such low speeds.
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2023 Mexico City GP (Formula1)
Mexican Grand Prix
The first time Formula One held a Grand Prix in Mexico, was during the 1962 FIA Formula One World Championship. The first time they raced at Mexico, was at the Magdalena Mixhuca circuit. The race would be won by Jim Clark.
1962 Mexican GP (Motor Sport Magazine)
Mexican Grand Prix (1962) Track Layout
1962 - 1986 (Wikipedia)
​Length: 5.00km 3.10mi
Laps: 60
The 1970 Mexican GP, would be another memorable race. Before even the Grand Prix began, spectators were so fired up for the Grand Prix, that they began to go over the fence to get a better glimpse at the track. Spectators were over the guard rails, placing them in a vulnerable and dangerous position to watch the Grand Prix.
1970 Mexican GP (Motor Sport Magazine)
The Mexican GP, only lasted for a few years. It unfortunately got cancelled between the late 1970s and early 1980s. Luckily, F1 would return to Mexico in 1986, with a revised layout of the Magdalena Mixhuca circuit.
Mexican Grand Prix (1986) Track Layout
1986 - 1992 (Wikipedia)
​Length: 4.42km 2.74mi
Laps: 68
The Mexican Fans, were excited for Formula One's return to Mexico. The new and improved layout, gave new opportunities for drivers to make brilliant overtakes, and overall more racing action.
During the 1986 Mexican GP, the race was atmospheric thanks to the fans, and the race would be won by Gerhard Berger, who would be winning the first Mexican GP since 1970. But the most memorable moment, would be Alain Prost's Iconic taxi ride. During the cooldown lap, Prost gave a free taxi ride to drivers Stefan Johansson, Rene Arnoux and Philippe Alliot. Prost brought them back to the pits, which delighted the Mexican fans around the circuit.
1986 Mexican GP (F1Sport.it)
Unfortunately, Formula One would once again, stop racing in Mexico starting from 1993. Many fans thought that the 1992 Mexican GP, would be the final Grand Prix in Mexico on the Formula One Calendar. The 1992 Mexican GP, was won by Nigel Mansell. Fun Fact: The 1992 Mexican GP, was Michael Schumacher's first F1 Podium.
1992 Mexican GP (MaxF1)
Mexico City GP
Surprisingly for the third time, Formula One would make a return to Mexico once again. The Magdalena Mixhuca circuit, was now renamed to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, as well as the Grand Prix name, from The Mexican GP, to the Mexico City GP. The track extended the 3rd sector, for drivers to go under the stadium, where fans could see a lot of the cars in action at low speeds.
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Layout​
Turns: 17
DRS Zones: 3
Length: 4.30km (2.67mi)
Fastest Lap: Valtteri Bottas
1:17.774
Mexican fans were once again, excited for Formula One's return to Mexico. The fans would also witness their home hero Sergio Perez in his first home race. The race would be won by Mercedes's Nico Rosberg.
2015 Mexico City GP (Formula1)
During both the 2017 - 2018 Mexico City GP, Red Bull's Max Verstappen, won twice in a row at Mexico. Verstappen had held of a great lead against his rival Lewis Hamilton. He managed to do so once again in 2018. This was one of Verstappen's mega performances before he became World Champion in 2021.
Verstappen's Dominance 2017 Mexico City GP (Formula1)
In the 2020 Formula One season, the Mexico City GP, would be one of the events that would be cancelled during the season due to the rise of COVID-19. However, it won't take long for Formula One to return to Mexico until the next year.
Formula One would be back at Mexico, after the COVID-19 virus. The Grand Prix, would be special for Red Bull's Sergio Perez. Despite not having to achieve a Grand Prix victory, Perez managed to make his way onto the podium. The Mexican fans, truly adore this moment as they hope that in the future Perez would achieve his first home Grand Prix win.
Perez's first podium 2021 Mexico City GP (Formula1)
Unfortunately for Perez, things wouldn't go according to plan in the 2023 Mexico City GP. Perez had a disastrous weekend, as he missed his opportunity to win the GP. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, made contact with Perez's Red Bull causing his car to go up in the air, and landing hard on the tarmac. That incident, meant a retirement for Perez. Of course, the Mexican fans were unhappy about it, and all completely blamed it on Leclerc.
The 2024 Mexico City GP, would be a bad weekend for Red Bull. Their top driver Max Verstappen, had a battle with his rival Lando Norris, as both drivers nearly went of the track. Verstappen had pushed Norris wide, which resulted him in a 10 second time Penalty. but when Verstappen tried to rejoin the track, his battle with Norris off-track was still ongoing and never thought of immediately driving back to the track. So the FIA Stewards offered Verstappen another 10 second time Penalty, for going of the track and gaining an advantage, leaving Verstappen in total of having a 20 second time penalty, which completely ruined his Grand Prix weekend.
Perez's Retirement 2023 Mexico City GP (Formula1)
Verstappen vs Norris 2024 Mexico City GP (Formula1)
The Mexico City GP, is one of the most atmospheric Grand Prix races of the season. The track layout may be questionable for fans and drivers for being too simply boring, or challenging. But Mexico will always be a special event in the Formula One Calendar.
WINNERS
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1962: Jim Clark
1963: Jim Clark
1964: Dan Gurney
1965: Richie Ginther
1966: John Surtees
1967: Jim Clark
1968: Graham Hill
1969: Denny Hulme
1970: Jacky Ickx
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1986: Gerhard Berger
1987: Nigel Mansell
1988: Alain Prost
1989: Ayrton Senna
1990: Alain Prost
1991: Riccardo Patrese
1992: Nigel Mansell
2015: Nico Rosberg
2016: Lewis Hamilton
2017: Max Verstappen
2018: Max Verstappen
2019: Lewis Hamilton
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2021: Max Verstappen
2022: Max Verstappen
2023: Max Verstappen
2024: Carlos Sainz