F1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2026: Getting to the Autódromo, Where to Stay and How to Pair It with Día de Muertos

The weekend at a glance

The Gran Premio de la Ciudad de México runs Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Iztacalco, east of the centre. The race itself is on Sunday; check the official F1 timetable for session times.

Expect a lot of company. Crowds are huge across the weekend, so getting in and out is part of the plan, not an afterthought. Drink more water than you think you need, wear sunscreen and pace the beers on Friday.

Tickets are sold through the official F1 ticket site. Buy only from official channels; resale scams spike every year.

Getting to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez

Metro Line 9: your best option

The brown Line 9, running towards Pantitlán, stops right alongside the circuit. Get off at the station closest to your seat; Velódromo, Ciudad Deportiva and Puebla are the closest stations, so check your ticket and the official circuit information for which one suits your grandstand.

Line 9 connects with other Metro lines, so most of the city is one change away. A single journey costs around 5 pesos. Check the Metro website for race-weekend service notices and operating hours.

Other public transport

• Trolleybus, Metrobús and city bus routes also pass near the circuit. Check the official transport sites for current routes and stops.

Ride-hailing and driving

Uber and similar apps work fine on the way in during the morning. After the chequered flag, road closures and long queues make pickups slow and surge-priced. Your best bet is the Metro, or walking a good distance from the gates before you request a car. Don't drive: parking is limited and traffic around the circuit is heavy all weekend.

From the airport

Benito Juárez International (AICM) is close to the track. Check the AICM website for the best connection from your terminal to the Metro. Pantitlán is the eastern end of Line 9, and from there it's a few stops west to Puebla, Ciudad Deportiva or Velódromo. Pantitlán also has a taxi rank and a bus and minibus station.

Where to stay

Next to the circuit

Stay out east if you want to walk to the gates and skip the crowded trains.

• WeEnjoy Hotels Aeropuerto CDMX sits beside the Palacio de los Deportes, close to the circuit.
• Grand Prix Hotel is in Col. Granjas, close to the track and to Velódromo Metro.

The trade-off is evenings. This is a residential, airport-side area, and downtown is a trip away once the race traffic clears. Rates climb sharply on race weekend, so book early.

Centro Histórico

Centro is the best base if Día de Muertos matters as much as the racing. You're close to the Zócalo, where the main parade usually finishes and where the big public ofrenda goes up. Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton is within walking distance of the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Museo Nacional de Arte. By Metro, take Line 2 to Chabacano and change to Line 9.

Roma Norte and Condesa

Choose these leafy neighbourhoods for the restaurants, bars and walkable streets. Small hotels such as Hotel MX Mas Roma put you near Line 9's western stations: Chilpancingo, Centro Médico or Tacubaya. The ride east to the track takes longer, but evenings are much easier.

Pairing the race with Día de Muertos

Día de Muertos is observed on 1–2 November, and the city builds up to it through the last two weeks of October. Here's how the two calendars fit together.

Arriving early

• Monumental Alebrijes: the giant figures from the Alebrijes parade are expected to stay on display along Paseo de la Reforma into race week, so you can still see them. Check the Museo de Arte Popular for details.

Friday 30 October: Xochimilco by night

Xochimilco's canals host boat tours and performances around Día de Muertos; check current schedules before you go. After Friday's track sessions, head south for an evening trajinera ride. It's a long trip across the city from Iztacalco, so leave straight from the circuit rather than going back to your hotel first.

Saturday 31 October: the Grand Parade

The free Desfile de Día de Muertos is expected on Saturday 31 October, running from Chapultepec down Reforma to the Zócalo. That's qualifying day, so you'll need to choose or move fast. If you're staying in Centro or along Reforma, you could catch the later stretch after leaving the track. The start time and route are not final. Confirm the date and details with Mexico City's official tourism channels before you plan around it.

Sunday 1 November: race day, then Mixquic

Once the race is over, the most atmospheric option is San Andrés Mixquic, a small town south of the city. Its cemetery vigil on the night of 1–2 November draws families who decorate graves with candles and cempasúchil. Check the local borough's information first. Given post-race traffic, arrange a driver or tour in advance rather than relying on an app.

Monday 2 November: stay an extra day

If you can, keep Monday free. With the circuit crowds gone, take your time with the Zócalo ofrenda and the decorated streets of Centro. You can also visit the Museo de Arte Popular, the historic Panteón de San Fernando, or Diego Rivera's Museo Anahuacalli in Coyoacán. Check each one's opening hours first, as many museums close on Mondays.

Before you go

Session times, transport notices, parade dates and fares can all shift in the final weeks. Check before you go with the official F1 site, the Metro and the city's tourism channels. Then load a mobility card, pack a rain jacket for the afternoons, and leave room in your bag for marigolds.