F1 agrees extension with Mexican Grand Prix despite absence of key driver
Mexico City's previous deal with the sport expired after this year's race in October, with an extension seemingly up in the air given the absence of home hero Sergio Perez from this year's grid.
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But despite that, on Wednesday, F1 announced the contract extension, with a three-year deal taking the race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez into a 13th year in the modern era.
Perez, who was dropped by Red Bull after a poor 2024 campaign, is also being strongly linked with a 2026 race seat at Cadillac, with the American-owned outfit joining the sport as an 11th team next season.
'We are very excited to announce that the Mexico City Grand Prix will continue to be part of our calendar through the 2028 season,' F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali said in a statement.
'Formula 1 is energy, passion and emotion, and every year the unique atmosphere created by our fans in Mexico City is one of the most incredible and energetic experiences of our championship.'
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The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit has been renovated in recent years, with the famous stadium section in sector three now covered by a roof.
Mexico hosted a race on the calendar for two clear periods – 1962-1970 and 1986-1992 – before a 12-year absence.
The race returned in 2015 and has been held every year since, apart from 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has won the most races in Mexico, finishing on top of the podium on five occasions.
This year's Mexico City GP will be held on 24-26 October.
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