Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
Formula 1's highest circuit – with the legendary Foro Sol stadium section
Everything about the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City: history, track layout, the Foro Sol, best grandstands and how to get to the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez – Formula 1's highest circuit in Mexico City
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez sits in the Magdalena Mixhuca sports park in the heart of Mexico City and hosts the Mexico City Grand Prix. At over 2,200 metres above sea level, it is the highest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar – the thin air makes the track technically unique.
Key facts
The circuit opened in 1959 and was extensively rebuilt in 2015 for Formula 1's return (designed by Hermann Tilke). It measures 4.304 kilometres and features 17 corners. Its signature features are the roughly 1.2-kilometre start-finish straight and the altitude of around 2,240 metres.
Design and layout
The centrepiece is the stadium section: the track runs through the Foro Sol stadium, where tens of thousands of fans experience the cars up close – a setting found nowhere else. The famous Peraltada corner and the thin air, which produces less aerodynamic downforce, add further challenges.
Significance for Formula 1
Since its return in 2015, the Mexico City Grand Prix has regularly been one of the best-attended and most atmospheric races of the season. The passion of the Mexican fans turns the weekend into a celebration.
Location and getting there
The circuit is central in Mexico City and easy to reach by metro and shuttle. The city itself offers a rich programme – a historic old town, museums, the pyramids of Teotihuacán and world-famous cuisine.
Frequently asked questions about the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
When does Formula 1 race in Mexico City?
You can find the current dates of the race weekend in the "Upcoming Events" section on this page.
How long is the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez?
The circuit measures 4.304 kilometres and features 17 corners.
Which is the best grandstand at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez?
A special experience is the stadium section inside the Foro Sol stadium, through which the track runs and where tens of thousands of fans experience the cars up close – a setting found nowhere else.
How do I get to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez?
The circuit is central in Mexico City and easy to reach by metro and shuttle.
What makes the Mexico City Grand Prix special?
At around 2,240 metres above sea level it is the highest circuit on the calendar – the thin air produces less downforce and makes the track technically unique. The stadium section inside the Foro Sol, through which the track runs, is another one-of-a-kind feature.
Upcoming Events at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
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