IndyCar stirred up excitement when rumors floated about a possible race in Mexico City. The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez track is famous for close fights, deafening crowds, and a layout packed with drama. Many drivers and teams wanted to see IndyCar’s hard-charging style mix it up in the shadow of baseball stadium grandstands and tight chicanes.
On Saturday, IndyCar pulled the plug—no Mexican round next season. There wasn’t a dramatic bust up or a last-minute hitch, just a straightforward announcement that it won’t happen this time around. No shenanigans, no headline-grabbing feud over logistics or local politics. The series made its call and is moving forward.
It’s a letdown for cross-border race fans, especially those who flocked to Formula 1’s events at the same circuit and saw how much energy a passionate local crowd can inject. For drivers, it’s one less chance to battle for hard-earned points in unfamiliar territory.
Scheduling a season is tougher than it looks. Tracks, logistics, sponsorships, and calendars all have to line up. Mexico’s round couldn’t fit the puzzle right now, but IndyCar bosses left the door open for the future. The message is clear: not this year, but maybe someday.
IndyCar will keep blasting through its staple stops, but the Mexico City dream is parked—at least for another lap around the sun. Fans looking for a taste of high-octane action south of the border will have to wait.
