Every year, motorsports fans look for a way to get one of the coveted tickets to the Mexican Grand Prix. Regardless of the fact that some of the general tickets can reach up to 45 thousand pesos per person, Mexican fans resort to any possible means to pay for their tickets.
Mexico City, October 25 (However).- Just a few meters from the Paddock and hospitality, the most exclusive area of the Mexican Grand Prix 2025miles from aficionados of the Formula 1 They enjoy the event that celebrates 10 years since their return to our country in 2015.
Although it may seem like a expensive event for many and, elitist For many others, this has not been an impediment for year after year people from all parts of the country and from different social classes to fill the stands of the Hermanos Rodríguez Autodrome and the Foro Sol. Just look at the official attendance on the first day of activities, which was 101 thousand 327 people.
Considered an event that is aimed at the upper echelons, the reality is that the Mexican Grand Prix brings together people from all sectors of society who coexist, without any type of distinction, for three days a year.
María José and Hugo Olguín, a couple who attended the event, tell However the things they had to sacrifice to be able to attend Formula 1 this year.
“I have been a fan since 2017, it was the first time I came. It is the third time I have come,” Hugo mentions. The couple, who purchased tickets at the Main Grand 1 Zona Verde, which costs 33 thousand pesos per person for the three days of the event, mentions that they had to manage their expenses and take advantage of bank promotions, such as interest-free months, to be able to pay for the tickets.
“I made an economic effort, like everyone else, I think, because it is a somewhat expensive ticket but because of the benefits it has, the view and so on, we both said ‘it’s worth it’. Whatever sacrifice it was we endured a little with interest-free months. I didn’t have to break the bank, but I did have to cut some expenses that I had for December to be able to pay,” Hugo mentions.
For her part, María José, a Formula 1 fan for three years, points out that it is her first time at the Mexican Grand Prix, an event she describes as “a party.” He mentions that he has budgeted to spend a thousand pesos per person just on food and drinks.
After a tour of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, however, he was able to verify that the prices of drinks suffered an increase compared to last year. Beer, perhaps the best-selling drink during the event, is priced at 105 pesos for a 355 ml can. If you want to add a glass of michelado, you will have to pay 40 pesos more. Meanwhile, the double costs 210 pesos. Non-alcoholic beer is priced at 80 pesos, while Coca-Cola costs 70 pesos and a bottle of water is 50 pesos.
Regarding food, the Mexican Grand Prix has a wide variety of restaurants with a wide gastronomic offer. At Chili’s, for example, you can buy some wings with potatoes for 280 pesos; El Farolito offers 3 pastor tacos for 155 pesos or if you prefer you can eat a cheeseburger from El Plebe for 260 pesos.
“Since I don’t drink alcohol, that reduces my expenses a lot. By eating two meals and buying some merchandise, if you are a person who doesn’t drink like me, I say that for the three days you spend about a thousand pesos per day without counting the merchandise if you go out,” Caleb Bucio says in an interview with SinEmbargo.
As for merchandise, fans can find official items from the event as well as from the 10 teams competing in Formula 1. Prices, as is usually the case in most of these events, are higher than those in a store, and range from 1,200 pesos for a cap to 3,000 pesos. For their part, the team shirts range from 2,500 pesos to 4,000. Meanwhile, jackets can exceed 7,500 pesos.
“It is very difficult to know if it is a fair price. I think it is a high price. Everyone can come within their means. My budget per day is approximately 3,000 or 4,000 pesos,” Javier Soto mentions in an interview with SinEmbargo.
The Mexican Grand Prix celebrates 10 years since its return to Mexico. This is the first time since his return that there is no participation of a Mexican driver after the departure of Sergio “Checo” Pérez from Red Bull, however, this has not been an impediment for the public to fill the stands and demonstrate their passion for Formula 1.
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