The Mexico GP promoter has confirmed ongoing discussions with IndyCar about a race in 2026, coinciding with increased excitement from the presence of Mexican driver Pato O’Ward. The upcoming NASCAR event at the same venue adds to the growing interest in motorsports in Mexico.
The prospect of the IndyCar Series returning to Mexico is gaining traction, as discussions are ongoing between the Mexico GP promoters and IndyCar officials regarding the potential for a race in 2026. Alejandro Soberón, president of the Mexico City Grand Prix promoter CIE, confirmed these talks, particularly in light of NASCAR’s upcoming event at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, which is also the venue for the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix. This NASCAR event, set for June 14-15, 2024, will be a landmark occasion as it represents NASCAR’s first points-paying Cup Series race in Mexico City. Given the absence of an IndyCar event in Mexico since 2007, Soberón noted that there is renewed excitement driven by Mexican talent, particularly Pato O’Ward, who enjoys increasing popularity in the sport after his recent successes, including three race wins and a near victory at the Indianapolis 500. Soberón highlighted the significance of these discussions and stated, “We have set up conversations with IndyCar in January to think about 2026. Of course, Pato is a big factor in all that.”
This article discusses the potential return of the IndyCar Series to Mexico, emphasizing recent talks conducted between the Mexico GP promoters and IndyCar officials. The backdrop includes NASCAR’s announcement of a race at the same Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez track that hosts the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix. The article relates the excitement building around motorsport events in Mexico, notably with a Mexican driver, Pato O’Ward, who is gaining a following and performing well in IndyCar.
In conclusion, conversations between the Mexico GP promoters and IndyCar present a promising opportunity for the series’ return to Mexico in 2026, significantly fueled by the rising popularity of Mexican racer Pato O’Ward. The ongoing interest in motorsport events within the country—highlighted by the upcoming NASCAR race—further underlines the potential for IndyCar’s reintegration into the Mexican racing scene.
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