The Mexican Grand Prix is staying on the F1 calendar until 2025

The Mexican Grand Prix takes place this weekend, and organisers have used the build-up to the race to announce that the event will remain on the calendar until 2025.

Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez - which has hosted the grand prix since the race’s return in 2015 - is always interesting because it’s held more than 2,000m above sea level, so teams usually run their highest-downforce setups despite the track featuring a 1.2km straight.

Then of course you’ve got the stadium section, which allows tens of thousands of fans to get a glimpse of the podium, where the winning car will be involved in (well, present for) the champagne celebrations courtesy of a hydraulic lift. Love it.

“I am very pleased to announce that Formula 1 will continue to race in Mexico City for another three years under this new agreement," said F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali.

"Every year the race attracts a large number of passionate fans, and the atmosphere is incredible, and I know everyone will be excited by this news. I want to thank Claudia Sheinbaum, the Head of Government for Mexico City, and Alejandro Soberon and his team for their ongoing commitment to Formula 1 and the continued success of the event.”

350,000 fans are expected to attend over the three days of action this weekend, just seven days after a record 440,000 people descended on COTA for the US Grand Prix in Austin. Cripes.