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Mexico City Grand Prix organizers consider extending F1 deal
Mexico City Grand Prix organizers are considering a new Formula 1 deal to keep the race in the Mexican capital beyond its current agreement.
Race director Federico González Compeán said discussions could take place during a visit by F1 chief Stefano Domenicali, with city authorities also involved.
Two races remain under the current agreement, according to Compeán.
The event returned to Mexico in 2015 and has helped build local interest in motor racing, including beyond the popularity of driver Sergio Pérez.
Organizers say the race also promotes tourism and brings economic activity to the city.
The 2026 race is scheduled for October 30 to November 1 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
No renewal has been announced, and discussions are still to come.
Mexico City Grand Prix director Federico González Compeán said organizers may discuss extending their Formula One contract.
He said talks could take place during a visit by Formula One president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali, alongside city authorities.
The current agreement covers this year, with two races remaining under the contract, according to González Compeán.
He said the race has helped promote tourism and Mexico’s presence internationally, and that interest in motorsport among Mexican fans has grown.
The 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix is scheduled for October 30 to November 1 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
- Who
- Mexico City Grand Prix organizers, represented by director Federico González Compeán, may seek to renew their agreement with Formula One.
- What
- They are considering extending the contract to keep hosting the race.
- When
- González Compeán said discussions may take place during Stefano Domenicali’s visit. The 2026 race is scheduled for October 30 to November 1.
- Where
- Mexico City, Mexico, at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
- Why
- González Compeán cited growing interest in motorsport and the race’s benefits for tourism and Mexico’s international profile.
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Formula One returned to Mexico, beginning the period González Compeán described as the past 10 years of growth.
The Mexico City Grand Prix is scheduled to take place at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
- Contract
- Two races remain under the current agreement, according to González Compeán
- Potential talks
- During Stefano Domenicali’s visit, with Mexico City authorities
- 2026 race dates
- October 30–November 1
- Venue
- Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City
- Return of F1
- 2015
What people are saying
Estaremos tal vez hablando de renovación.
Como una plataforma de promoción turística y de turismo y derrama económica y de la presencia de México en el mundo, nos está funcionando a todos.