If Formula 1 decides to branch out into additional markets, the organiser of the Mexican Grand Prix feels there might be space for one more race in the Americas.
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One of the most well-attended events of the season, the race last weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City drew a sell-out audience of 397,000 spectators over three days. While F1 is currently seeing success in the neighbouring United States, which will host three races in 2019 in Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas, a large fan base is still present in Mexico. There will be six races in the Americas in 2023, including grands prix in Brazil and Canada. However, Alejandro Soberon, the chief executive of CIE, which promotes the race in Mexico, believes there would be room to add another event in the Americas given the continuous desire from nations in hosting a grand prix in the future.
Competition is something we enjoy since it helps us stay awake and in condition, according to Soberon. “Three races in the United States was previously unimaginable. Even now, it appears fair. “I predict that Miami will be a huge success. You observed the turnout in Austin. The race is stronger than in previous years, and it is considerably better. Additionally, presales in Vegas are at an all-time high. Therefore, in my opinion, that is excellent for the area and the time zone. “So the question is, is there room for another one with Canada, three races [in the United States], Mexico, and Brazil? Personally, I think there’s room for one more.
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F1 will continue to visit the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez until at least 2025, Mexico said on Thursday, thanks to a new three-year contract. But Soberon noted that after the elections in 2024, a new administration and mayor of the city might be in place for the subsequent renewal. Due to a change in government, the funding for the contest for the current contract and the renewal was taken up by the mayor of Mexico City and her administration. Mexico returned to the calendar in 2015 with a deal that was initially sponsored by the federal government. Regardless of the governing authorities, Soberon was certain that the grand prix would continue to enjoy widespread support since he felt that everyone in the nation was “extremely proud about the race.”
They adore Checo [Perez] and what he has accomplished, Soberon remarked. “It’s a tremendous show and a fantastic opportunity to promote Mexico to the world in a positive light. More and more cities are now interested in securing a spot on the schedule. Since Formula 1 is currently in a strong position, I believe that everyone needs to move more quickly to try and forge an alliance of interests to make it happen.
