| abstract | - The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (literally Rodríguez Brothers Racetrack) is a Grand Prix circuit located in the Magdalena Mixhuca Sports City, in the heart of Mexico City. Named for Mexican brothers Ricardo and Pedro Rodríguez, both of whom competed in F1, the circuit hosted the World Championship Mexican Grand Prix between 1963 and 1970, 1986–1992 and a non-championship event in 1962. The track is at an elevation of 2,285m (7,500 ft). The only Formula One track that came close to that figure was Kyalami Circuit, at a bit over 1,500m (4,900 ft). Because Mexico City is in an enclosed valley, the pollution and high altitude is problematic for the cars and personnel. The Mexico City venue returned to host the 2015 and 2016 Mexican Grand Prixs.
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