Viva la Fórmula 1!

Mexico City | October 2026

There are plenty of reasons to visit Mexico City, but this trip had one particularly exciting attraction: the Mexican Grand Prix!

We had tickets in Grandstand 5 at Turn 1 of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, which promised an excellent view of the action. And with Formula 1 being such a big event in Mexico, we were looking forward to experiencing the enthusiasm of the Mexican fans firsthand.

Of course, getting to the circuit was an adventure in itself. There was traffic, plenty of walking and some serious heat. By the time we had covered another three or four kilometres on foot, we were certainly getting our exercise.

Saturday brought Practice 3 and qualifying, with all the excitement of watching the drivers battle for position. There is something completely different about being at a Formula 1 race rather than watching it on television. The sounds, the crowds and the atmosphere make the experience much more intense.

And then came race day!

From our seats at Turn 1, there was plenty to keep us entertained. The racing action, the battles involving Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, the incidents on track and Kimi Antonelli's podium appearance all gave us plenty to talk about afterwards.

We also managed to work in some Formula 1 souvenir shopping, although finding the right merchandise became a bit of a mission of its own.

Our first Mexican Grand Prix was certainly memorable. Between the racing, the atmosphere and all the walking, it was an experience we won't soon forget.