Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
Mexico City, Mexico
Trackside weather
Length
4.304 km
Race laps
71
Corners
17
DRS zones
3
Lap record
1:17.774
Valtteri Bottas, 2021
Corner by corner
Race craft
Overtaking spots
- Turn 1 after the 1.2 km straight
- Turn 4
- Turn 6
At 2,285 m altitude — the thin air cuts downforce and engine cooling ~25%.
Strategy & tires
medium tire stress
- Thin air = Monaco downforce with Monza straight-line speed.
- Cooling limits, not grip, often dictate how hard drivers can push.
Interesting facts
- Named for Mexico's racing brothers Ricardo and Pedro Rodríguez.
- The podium ceremony happens in the stadium section — F1's loudest.
Recent winners
| Season | Race | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mexico City Grand Prix |  Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2025 | Mexico City Grand Prix |  Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2024 | Mexico City Grand Prix |  Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |