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The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit is named after two legendary Mexican Formula One drivers, Ricardo and Pedro Rodríguez.
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The circuit was originally built as a temporary track for the 1958 Mexican Grand Prix, not originally meant for permanent use.
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In 1986, the circuit underwent a major redesign called ‘The Circus’, which featured a continuous oval design with an infield section.
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The circuit held its first World Championship Grand Prix in 1963 and was the first F1 race to take place in Latin America.
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The circuit hosted the very first Mexican Grand Prix night race in 1992.
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After thirty-one years of absence, the Mexican Grand Prix was reintroduced to the championship schedule in 2015.
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The circuit has an overall length of 4.304km and 18 turns.
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The first corner, the Peraltada, is a right-hand, 180-degree turn that was nicknamed ‘The Wall of Champions’ by drivers due to its difficulty.
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Formula One’s Mexican Grand Prix is currently held in Mexico City at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
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The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit is a popular venue for various genres of car racing, including American and Japanese Grand Prix races.