Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City joined the Cup Series schedule in 2026, marking the first NASCAR Cup race held outside the United States in the modern era. The 2.674-mile road course is named for Mexican racing brothers Pedro and Ricardo Rodríguez and has hosted Formula One since 1962 with multiple breaks. The track's signature feature is the Foro Sol section, where the circuit threads through a baseball-stadium grandstand that creates one of the most distinctive viewing environments in motorsport. Mexico City sits at over 7,400 feet of elevation, producing significantly thinner air than any other Cup venue, which affects engine output, aerodynamic downforce, and driver stamina across the race distance. The 2026 Cup debut at Mexico City was widely watched as a test of NASCAR's international expansion strategy.