What can we expect from the return of the Mexican Grand Prix to the Formula One calendar after 23 years? Passionate fans are expected to be top of the Mexican menu. Here Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing poses with a mariachi band.
What can we expect from the return of the Mexican Grand Prix to the Formula One calendar after 23 years? Passionate fans are expected to be top of the Mexican menu. Here Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing poses with a mariachi band.
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Nigel Mansell (center) won the last edition of the Mexican Grand Prix in 1992 ahead of Riccardo Patrese (left) and Michael Schumacher. Turn 17 has been renamed in Mansell's honor. "It's a stunning place," Mansell, the British 1992 world champion, told CNN.
Nigel Mansell (center) won the last edition of the Mexican Grand Prix in 1992 ahead of Riccardo Patrese (left) and Michael Schumacher. Turn 17 has been renamed in Mansell's honor. "It's a stunning place," Mansell, the British 1992 world champion, told CNN.
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Brazilian Ayrton Senna won the Mexican Grand Prix in 1989 but also had a couple of big shunts at the fearsome Peraltada corner which has been removed from the new track layout.
Brazilian Ayrton Senna won the Mexican Grand Prix in 1989 but also had a couple of big shunts at the fearsome Peraltada corner which has been removed from the new track layout.
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All eyes will be on Sergio Perez, seen here celebrating with his Dad Antonio, as he gears up for his first home race in Mexico. Perez sent home hopes rocketing after finishing third for Force India at the 2015 Russian Grand Prix.
All eyes will be on Sergio Perez, seen here celebrating with his Dad Antonio, as he gears up for his first home race in Mexico. Perez sent home hopes rocketing after finishing third for Force India at the 2015 Russian Grand Prix.
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The home of the Mexican GP, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, is named after brothers Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez, who both died in motor racing accidents. Ricardo, seen here driving a Ferrari in 1962, was tipped as a future F1 world champion before his death at the age of 20 the same year.
The home of the Mexican GP, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, is named after brothers Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez, who both died in motor racing accidents. Ricardo, seen here driving a Ferrari in 1962, was tipped as a future F1 world champion before his death at the age of 20 the same year.
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The historic circuit has been upgraded for the 2015 Mexican Grand Prix. Organizers estimate that 50% of the track layout has been changed and there were still plenty of finishing touches to add at the start of October.
The historic circuit has been upgraded for the 2015 Mexican Grand Prix. Organizers estimate that 50% of the track layout has been changed and there were still plenty of finishing touches to add at the start of October.
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A fresh lick of paint has been added to the starting grid in Mexico. The long run down to Turn One is also deeper with a tighter curve of almost 90 degrees.
A fresh lick of paint has been added to the starting grid in Mexico. The long run down to Turn One is also deeper with a tighter curve of almost 90 degrees.
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The metropolis of Mexico City is set to welcome F1's traveling community. Mexico City is the highest stop on the F1 calendar at 2,250 meters above sea level.
The metropolis of Mexico City is set to welcome F1's traveling community. Mexico City is the highest stop on the F1 calendar at 2,250 meters above sea level.
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CNN World Sport anchor Amanda Davies finds F1 cars are not the only way to get around the Mexican capital, although they may well be faster.
CNN World Sport anchor Amanda Davies finds F1 cars are not the only way to get around the Mexican capital, although they may well be faster.
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Tequila and tacos? "There's a real desire from the locals to push the visiting F1 contingent away from the commercial view of Mexican food," says Davies, who sampled some of Mexico City's tasty local delicacies.
Tequila and tacos? "There's a real desire from the locals to push the visiting F1 contingent away from the commercial view of Mexican food," says Davies, who sampled some of Mexico City's tasty local delicacies.
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Mexico's 'Day of the Dead' national holiday will provide a colorful finale for the Mexican Grand Prix with celebrations beginning on race day.
Mexico's 'Day of the Dead' national holiday will provide a colorful finale for the Mexican Grand Prix with celebrations beginning on race day.
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"Rows of shoe shiners in Mexico City are just one of the familiar sights in the Mexican capital," says Davies.
"Rows of shoe shiners in Mexico City are just one of the familiar sights in the Mexican capital," says Davies.
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