If there’s one Formula 1® stop that blends edge-of-your-seat racing with an unbeatable travel experience, it’s the Mexico City Grand Prix. Every October, CDMX transforms into one big fiesta: cheering crowds, street food aromas, late-night music, and a stadium atmosphere unlike anything else on the F1 calendar. Add in mild weather, rich history, and Mexico’s world-famous cuisine, and you’ve got more than just a race, you’ve got the perfect long weekend. Whether you’re flying in for race day or stretching your stay to soak up the city, here’s how to plan smart, move effortlessly, and enjoy Mexico City like a local.

Before You Go

• Tickets: Secure your event passes well ahead since demand is high.

• Connectivity: Download the Virgin Connect Roam app and activate your eSIM before you land. That way, from the moment you touch down at Benito Juárez Airport, you’ve got local data for maps, rides, reservations, and messaging, zero SIM swaps, and no queueing at kiosks.

• Money Tips: Cards are widely accepted, but keep some pesos handy for taxis, markets, and street eats.

• Safety & Ease: Travel light, rely on digital tickets, and always share your live location if heading out at night.

Where to Stay in Mexico City 

CDMX is huge, but race weekend is easiest (and more fun) if you stay central in: 

• Roma & Condesa: Trendy cafés, leafy promenades, and boutique stays. Great for evenings out.

• Polanco: Upscale dining and shopping; perfect if you want a luxe stay. 

• Centro Histórico: For landmarks, plazas, and being at the heart of the city buzz.

• Coyoacán: Artsy, colorful, and home to Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul.

Getting Around 

Metro & Buses: Affordable and fast, but expect crowds during GP weekend. 

Rideshare Apps: Convenient, safe, and perfect when paired with VCR for GPS and digital payments. 

Pro Tip: Allow buffers for race day traffic. Download offline maps just in case. 

Beyond the Track: Exploring CDMX 

Eat: Tacos al pastor at a neighborhood taquería, hot churros with chocolate, and late-night street food near Roma.


Culture: Wander the Museo Nacional de Antropología, step inside Casa Azul, or book tickets for Lucha Libre—it’s pure energy.


Day Trips: 

Teotihuacán: Ancient pyramids just an hour away. 

Xochimilco: Colorful boats, mariachi music, and floating picnics. 

Sample 3-Day Grand Prix Weekend Itinerary 

Friday: Land, check into Roma/Condesa. Afternoon museum visit. Dinner with mezcal tasting.
 

Saturday: Qualifying day at the circuit. Evening stroll, street tacos, and nightlife in Roma.
 

 Sunday: Race day! After the checkered flag, celebrate with a feast in Polanco or join locals in Centro for street plazas.
(Not attending the race? Sunday’s perfect for Teotihuacán or Xochimilco.) 

Connectivity  

Virgin Connect Roam: Activate your eSIM before you fly. Enjoy local rates, dual-SIM convenience, and instant access as soon as you land. 

Ready to Land Like a Local? 

Celebrate the Mexico City Grand Prix without missing a beat. With Virgin Connect Roam, you’ll have data on demand for taxis, tickets, maps, and meet-ups, so you spend less time stressing and more time living the moment. 

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