Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

About

Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez returned to the global stage in 2015 with the return of the Mexican Grand Prix. The circuit has been a popular addition since it re-joined the calendar, with the high-altitude track providing a work out for the engines. The circuit also hosts an annual Formula E race.

Formerly named the Magdalena Mixhuca circuit, Mexico City first hosted a non-championship F1 race in 1962, with a large crowd due to the presence of local hero Ricardo Rodriguez. The event ended in tragedy as Rodriguez was killed during qualifying. Despite this, the track became a round of the championship from 1963, with heavy crowds still turning out to support Ricardo’s brother, Pedro. A victim of its own success, the race lost its place on the calendar after the 1970 event, with the crowd size getting out of control.

Renamed Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in the brothers’ honour, the track returned to the calendar in 1986, having been re-profiled. This stint provided a number of exciting races, with a bumpy track surface and the infamous Peraltada corner. The well-worn track fell off the calendar after the 1992 event due to a lack of funds to modernise the facility.

After a 23-year absence, the event returned once more in 2015, with the track having been redesigned once again by Hermann Tilke. While the Peraltada corner has been lost, the circuit has gained a unique stadium section, offering fans an opportunity to make themselves heard as the cars pass by at slower speeds.

In recent years, the circuit has become host to Formula E’s Mexico City E-Prix. The circuit used for Formula E is very different from the F1 layout, utilising elements of the circuit’s oval layout. Lucas di Grassi is the only repeat winner at the circuit in the all-electric series, having won in both 2017 and 2019. The latter of his two wins came from perhaps one of Formula E’s most memorable races, where leader Pascal Wehrlein ran out of power just metres from the finish line. In 2021, while the track was being used as a hospital amid the coronavirus pandemic, Mexico’s Formula E round moved to Puebla, with a double header of races taking place at Autódromo Miguel E. Abed.

Learn more: Formula E’s memorable Mexico moments

The Mexican Grand Prix is often voted the best of the F1 season to attend and attracts sell-out crowds. The event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 but returned in 2021 with a new name, the Mexico City Grand Prix. The race saw Sergio Perez become the first Mexican driver to finish on the podium at his home race. The Mexico City Grand Prix has a contract to remain on the F1 calendar until at least 2025.

Learn more: Mexican Grand Prix in Numbers

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

January 14: Mexico City E-Prix 2023
October 27-29: Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2023 (Tickets now on sale)
View all upcoming events at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez (Spanish language website only).

How to get there

The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is located within the Magdalena Mixhuca Sports City park in the south east of Mexico City.

The city’s main airport, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is located just 5km north of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and 10km east of the Centro Historico.

How to get to Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez:

Metro: Taking the metro is the easiest way to get to the track, with the Velódromo, Cuidad Deportiva and Puebla stations (on the brown Number 9 line) all within close proximity to the circuit. The Zaragoza stop on the pink Number 1 line is also nearby.
Public Transport: Aside from the metro, Mexico City has a selection of red and white metrobuses, peseros (minibuses), light rail and trolley buses (electric buses).
Car: Traffic jams, chaotic streets and 3.5 million reckless drivers make driving in Mexico City only for the brave! We don’t recommend hiring a car for the weekend, not least because there is very limited parking near the track. You may wish to hire a car if you’re staying for an extended break.
Taxi: There are plenty of taxi and Uber rides in the area over the Grand Prix weekend, but traffic jams are commonplace in the city, so be sure to factor this in to your journey time.

More information about getting to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexican Grand Prix can be found on F1Destinations: Getting There & Around – Mexican Grand Prix.

Where to stay

The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is located close to the center of Mexico City. With a wide range of accommodation available in the area, we recommend staying in the city, with the Centro Historico area being a particularly good choice.

Check hotel prices for the 2023 Mexico City Grand Prix (October 27-29)

The Centro Historico is a fairly safe part of the city, and there’s lots to see and do here, with a bucket-load of cultural hotspots. The Hotel Histórico Central is well-located if you’re planning on visiting the Palacio de Iturbide Museum or Torre Latino.

You’ll find plenty of affordable options in the Roma and Condesa areas. Entre Barrios Hospederia and Hotel Plaza Revolución offer some of the cheaper options in the area, while Casa Jacinta Guest House and Casa Corp Boutique Suite in Condesa are fine examples of guesthouses and self-catering apartments.

The Polanco and Zona Rosa districts are where you’ll find the more upmarket options. The sleek Presidente InterContinental Santa Fe is a luxurious 5-star option, complete with its own gym, in the Polanco district.