2025 Mexico City Grand Prix Preview

2025 Mexico City Grand Prix Preview

F1 Heads to Mexico City for Another Intense Battle at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez

The 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix is set to take place from Friday 24 October to Sunday 26 October at the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. The following is an overview of the teams and drivers competing, venue, schedule details, support races and track layout highlights. We'll also cover key facts about how this city-based event is put together.

Teams and Drivers

The grid is confirmed and the following drivers will be on track for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Barring any last minute driver changes, all drivers will be participating in the race weekend.

  • Red Bull Racing: Max Verstappen & Yuki Tsunoda.
  • Ferrari: Charles Leclerc & Lewis Hamilton.
  • Mercedes AMG F1 Team: George Russell & Kimi Antonelli.
  • McLaren F1 Team: Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri.
  • Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team: Fernando Alonso & Lance Stroll.
  • Alpine F1 Team: Pierre Gasly & Franco Colapinto.
  • Williams Racing: Alex Albon & Carlos Sainz.
  • Racing Bulls F1 Team: Liam Lawson & Isack Hadjar.
  • Haas F1 Team: Esteban Ocon & Oliver Bearman.
  • Sauber F1 Team: Nico Hülkenberg & Gabriel Bortoleto.

Beyond the main grid, there are additional drivers taking part in the race weekend: for example, driver Pato O’Ward (IndyCar star) will drive for McLaren in Free Practice 1.

Venue & Schedule — What to Expect

The Venue: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez

Located in Mexico City at an altitude of around 2,240 metres above sea level, the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is both physically demanding and scenic. One of its features is the famous stadium section (“Foro Sol”) where the track weaves through what was once a baseball stadium — creating a roar of crowd noise as cars snake past. As a city-circuit park layout it incorporates internal roads of Magdalena Mixiuhca sports park, blending permanent circuit and parkland.

Schedule: Three Days of Action

The weekend covers three days (Friday through Sunday). The confirmed weekend schedule is:

  • Friday 24 October – Free Practice 1 & Free Practice 2.
  • Saturday 25 October – Free Practice 3 and Qualifying.
  • Sunday 26 October – Race Day.

So fans attending will experience a full race-weekend program consisting of: practices, qualifying and the Grand Prix itself.

Track Layout & City Integration

The circuit is 4.304 km (2.674 miles) long and the race typically runs 71 laps to total approximately 305 km. Key layout features:

  • Because of the high altitude, the thin air reduces aerodynamic downforce and engine performance, making braking and tyre management more demanding.
  • The stadium section (Foro Sol) creates one of the most unique grandstand experiences in F1: cars carve through a bowl of cheering fans.
  • The circuit is nestled within a major city park, with metro and bus connectivity enabling fans to access stands easily.

In terms of track build-out, the circuit uses a mix of permanent portions and temporary infrastructure such as hospitality, grandstands, fan-zones and pit facilities set up in the heart of Mexico City’s sports park — making it a true “city Grand Prix” event rather than a remote racing complex.

Support Races

The main F1 grid practice and qualifying sessions form the headline, but fans can arrive early and stay for the full support schedule which will include:

  • Formula 4 NACAM (two races)
  • TCR Mexico (three races)
  • GTM Super Copa (two races)

Why This Event Shouldn’t Be Missed

  • The Mexico City Grand Prix combines high-altitude technical challenge with one of the most passionate fan atmospheres on the F1 calendar.
  • The weekend spans three full days of action — perfect if you’re planning attending in person.
  • With a packed grid of top teams and drivers for 2025, it remains a pivotal moment in the championship calendar.
  • The support races and city venue setting make it more than just a race—it’s an experience.

Whether you’re tuning in via broadcast or attending live, the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix promises high stakes, vivid visuals and a setting unlike most others in Formula One. If you’re planning to go trackside, getting tickets early and using metro/Metrobús to access the venue will give you the best experience.