We just hosted 14 guests at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, and it remains one of the races our guests ask about most. This guide pulls together what we learned on the ground, updated for 2027. For the full story of our weekend, read our Mexico City Report Card on Substack.
Mexico City Grand Prix 2027 at a glance
Race weekend: Friday, October 29 to Sunday, October 31, 2027
Circuit: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, about 30 minutes by car from Condesa
Why go: the Foro Sol stadium section, Día de los Muertos in the city, and some of the best food on the calendar
Good for: first international race, solo travelers and seasoned race goers alike
Where to sit: the Foro Sol
The Foro Sol is the reason to choose this race. The track runs through an old baseball stadium, the grandstands rise on every side, and the noise when the cars come through is something you feel in your chest. The podium ceremony happens here too.
Our tips for choosing a seat:
Shade matters. Depending on your row, you can be in the sun for most of the day. In the brown zone (Grandstand 15), book a high row: we sat in Section 3, Row 30, and had full shade all day.
Across the track, Grandstand 14 has shade more or less all day, wherever your seat is.
Section 3 of the brown zone looks down on where the top three finishers park their cars before the podium, and you can join the track invasion to watch the ceremony up close.
Seats are numbered and backless, with a molded plastic shell and a decent amount of space per person.
Getting to the circuit
For a city famous for its traffic, getting to the track is easier than you'd think. A private car or van from Condesa takes around 30 minutes and can drop you at your gate. After the race, plan to meet your driver at a pickup point near the metro stop, an easy 10 to 15 minute walk with the crowd.
The circuit is also very accessible by metro, which makes it a great choice if you are traveling as a smaller group.
Inside, the circuit is split into zones. Ticket and security checks keep moving and the signage is clear. The trade-off: you can only access the food and fan activations in your own zone.
At the track: food, drinks and bathrooms
Bathrooms: the best in Formula 1. Clean, stocked and no lines.
Drinks: roving vendors work the stands all day, so you rarely wait for a water, soft drink or beer. They bring ice cream and snacks up into the stands too.
Merch: the circuit leans toward team kit. For more, visit the F1 pop-up shop in Polanco early in race week, before it is picked over. The vendors outside the circuit sell fun, less-than-official souvenirs, and the driver prayer cards are a favorite.
Where to stay
Base yourself in Condesa or Roma. They are two of the city's most walkable, vibrant neighborhoods, full of tree-lined avenues, art deco buildings, cafes and restaurants, and they put you about 30 minutes from the circuit. Our guests stay at the Mondrian Condesa, right where the two neighborhoods meet.
Where to eat and drink
Contramar: the city's most famous Friday lunch. Book ahead.
Voraz: Michelin-recommended and one of our favorite dinners of the weekend.
Blanco Colima: a beautiful mansion setting for welcome drinks.
Caracol de Mar: our pick for a farewell dinner.
What to do beyond the track
Museo Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul): tickets go fast in race week, so book well ahead or go with a private guide.
The Ofrenda Monumental at the Zócalo: race weekend falls during Día de los Muertos, with marigolds and Catrinas all over the city. Don't miss it.
A cooking class or a night at the lucha libre: two favorites with our guests who added their own plans.
A morning workout: a reformer Pilates or barre class is a great way to start qualifying day.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Mexico City Grand Prix?
Race weekend runs Friday, October 29 to Sunday, October 31, 2027, with the race on Sunday.
What are the best seats at the Mexico City Grand Prix?
The Foro Sol grandstands, for the atmosphere and the podium. For shade, choose a high row in the brown zone (Grandstand 15) or Grandstand 14.
Is Mexico City a good first F1 race?
Yes. Getting around is easy, the facilities are excellent, and the city is a destination in its own right. It works just as well for experienced race goers.
Where should I stay for the Mexico City Grand Prix?
Condesa or Roma, about 30 minutes from the circuit by car.
Can I go to the Mexico City Grand Prix as a solo traveler?
Absolutely. Most of our guests arrive solo, and many first meet in our group chat before the trip.
Join us in Mexico City in 2027
Our 2027 Mexico City Grand Prix package includes a 3-day grandstand pass in the Foro Sol, 4 nights at the Mondrian Condesa, a private tour of Museo Frida Kahlo, Michelin-recommended dining, a private Pilates barre class, luxury transportation and our race day glam room. It is limited to 14 guests.
See the Mexico City Grand Prix 2027 package or register your interest to hear first when bookings open.
