Mexican Grand Prix track confirmed for iRacing

iRacing’s list of in-development circuits continues to grow. Alongside the likes of The Bend, Adelaide, Croft and the Miami International Autodrome (which is “progressing nicely”), comes Mexico’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

The current venue for the Mexican Grand Prix, and also between 1986 and 1992, underwent a significant Hermann Tilke-designed layout change in 2015. It’s this design that has been used since then – although Formula 1 missed the venue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also known simply as Mexico City, the final sector includes a tight hairpin, Foro Sol, in front of a (usually) packed grandstand arena. Long straights typify the rest of the layout, with F1 cars reaching upwards of 230mph down the Recta Principale.

Alternative layouts are available in the real-world. Formula E runs on a twisty half-length configuration, plus Foro Sol can be missed, which means a fill-sized Peraltada turn to end the lap.

“We are so excited to expand our offering of real-world NASCAR and F1 tracks, as well as enter regions of North America that are new to iRacing,” said iRacing’s Senior Vice President and Executive Producer, Greg West, of the new deal.

Adelaide scan complete

Alongside the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez news, and the aforementioned briefest of updates for Miami International Autodrome, the scan of Australia’s Adelaide street circuit is complete and “went well,” according to West.

Once again, no timeline is known, but iRacing pointed out that the recreation “won’t be a breeze”, thanks it part to its populous surrounding location.

The news came as part of a holistic development update, which confirmed the cars and tracks set to be released in March.