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Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez By NumbersAll the facts and figures on the Mexico City Grand Prix

We’reofftoMexicoCityforCheco’shomerace.WiththeMexicanfansalwaysputtingonashowandgettingbehindtheirdriver,here’severythingyouneedtoknowabouttheMexicoCityGrandprix

1 – In 2021 Checo became the first Mexican driver to score a podium at his home race

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1:17.774 – The race lap record, currently held by Valtteri Bottas who set it in 2021

2 – The circuit is 2,200m above sea level, meaning that the race is breathless in more ways than one

2 – The first Mexican Grand Prix was the last race in Formula One to see two drivers share the win. Jim Clark's Lotus suffered mechanical failure, so he took over the car of teammate Trevor Taylor and went on to win the race

3 – The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is one of three circuits built on former Olympic venues. The other two being Barcelona and Montreal

3 – Max has won in Mexico three times, equalling Jim Clark to be the joint most successful driver at the Mexican Grand Prix

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5 – Five teams have won three times in Mexico: Oracle Red Bull Racing, Mercedes, Lotus, McLaren and Williams

6 – Six World Championships have been decided in Mexico

4.304 – The lap length (in km) of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez

17 – The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez has 17 corners, with a stand-out section coming late in the lap as the cars race through the stadium complex in front of thousands of fans

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23 – This race will be the 23rd Mexican Grand Prix, the first World Championship race was held in 1963. It’s always been held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, although it had another name when it first opened, it was called the Magdalena Mixhuca

45 – Approximately 45% of the lap is at full throttle

52 – There is an estimated 52 gear changes per lap

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71 – The number of laps at the Mexico City Grand Prix

890 – The length in metres from the grid to turn one

30,000 – More fans went to the race in 2021 compared to 2019

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