Formula One's Mexican Grand Prix Secures Spot on Schedule
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Gear up, Formula 1 fans! The Mexican Grand Prix is here to stay until at least 2028, as a fresh three-year contract extension was inked last Wednesday. No more worries about the event disappearing from the calendar after this year's race, as the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez will keep its slot.
Mexico's stint with hosting F1 races dates back to 1963, and it's been a consistent part of the series since its return in 2015, except for the 2020 pandemic year.
Amidst discussions about a potential rotation system for certain F1 destinations, Mexico swoops in as a prime location. Formula 1 aims to swap venues periodically to cater to more countries outside Europe. Moreover, the new requirement is to cluster races geographically, making Mexico an ideal choice. This year, the Mexican Grand Prix joins forces with three other American events to create a four-race sequence between October and November, featuring stops in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Austin, Texas.
Meanwhile, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez will also welcome NASCAR racers for their first international event in June. IndyCar series is flirting with the idea of hosting an event there too.
Interestingly, the Formula 1 realm has its eyes on a rotation system like the one utilized by the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium [1][3]. Certain venues, like Imola in Italy, might contemplate periodic participation, but specifics about other countries or tracks involved are yet to unfold. High financial demands and uneven event distribution are factors being weighed carefully in determining the rotation schedule [2][4].
It's worth noting that the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix's planned shift to a new track in Qiddiya is temporarily on hold, and it doesn't reflect an all-out rotation system [3]. Still, the details of countries explicitly participating in this rotation system are shrouded in speculation, with Imola leading the charge as the most hotly debated example.
So buckle up, Formula 1 enthusiasts, as the circuit keeps evolving and unveiling unexpected twists and turns!
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[2] Interview: Chase Carey discusses Formula 1 across the globe, Jim Morris, Motorsport, [URL Link]
[3] Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Delayed Due to Construction Challenges, Sportskeeda, [URL Link]
[4] Imola's Struggle: Understanding the Debate Surrounding its Continued Participation in Formula 1, Autosport, [URL Link]
- The 2028 calendar of Formula 1 racing will maintain the Mexican Grand Prix, ensuring its continued presence in the series.
- In light of potential rotation systems for select Formula 1 destinations, Mexico has emerged as an attractive venue, offering a geographically advantageous location.
- Amidst the discussions regarding rotating auto-racing events, NASCAR and IndyCar series are looking to expand their presence at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico.
- The Formula 1 world observes the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium as an example of a rotation system, and other tracks, such as Imola in Italy, may follow suit in the future.
- Despite the current suspense about a widespread rotation system in Formula 1, the future of the Mexican Grand Prix is set, slated to take place in 2028.
