2025 NASCAR Mexico City Race Weekend: Schedule, Start Times & Viewing Guide

Round 16 of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season takes the championship to Mexico City for its first official points event outside the United States since 1958. The action takes place at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, a circuit known for hosting big international races.

The series leader, William Byron, enters the weekend holding a 41-point gap over teammate Kyle Larson. Denny Hamlin, who secured a recent win at Michigan, remains in strong form heading into this historic event.

The weekend also features the return of the Xfinity Series and the local NASCAR Mexico Series. Between 2005 and 2008, Xfinity cars competed in Mexico City, and now three Mexican-born racers — Daniel Suarez, Andres Perez De Lara, and Rubén Rovelo — will make their Xfinity debuts, adding excitement for local fans.

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Daniel Suarez, a Mexico native and Trackhouse Racing driver, has drawn attention this week with a special helmet honoring his home country.

The NASCAR Cup Series will hold its first practice on Friday, June 13 at 1:05 p.m. EST. Later that day, both the Cup and Xfinity Series will run a second practice, while the NASCAR Mexico Series begins their first of two 50-lap races.

Saturday’s program starts with Xfinity Series qualifying at 10:30 a.m. EST and Cup qualifying at noon. The day will feature the second 50-lap NASCAR Mexico Series race and a 65-lap Xfinity contest in the afternoon.

Sunday, June 15 marks the main event, with the NASCAR Cup Series race scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EST. The green flag will drop at 3:23 p.m., with drivers expected to complete 100 laps around the circuit.

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North American fans can watch the race broadcast on Prime Video, while Canadian viewers have TSN. Fans can also access in-car camera coverage via MAX and listen on MRN or SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

This year’s Cup field lists 37 entries, including Katherine Legge, who is making her second start of the year for Live Fast Motorsports. Notable contenders include Ross Chastain, Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, Chase Elliott, and Bubba Wallace.

Several Toyota, Chevrolet, and Ford teams are represented, and talks continue for a possible fifth manufacturer to join the series in future seasons.

Recent news from the garage includes Ram confirming their return to the NASCAR Truck Series. The addition of new manufacturers and increased participation by Mexican-born drivers mark a period of growing diversity and manufacturer involvement in the sport.

The Cup, Xfinity, and Mexico Series events this week highlight the expanding reach of NASCAR and its commitment to international fans.

The 2025 NASCAR Mexico City weekend promises a new chapter in stock car racing history. With three major series competing, local driver representation, and live broadcasts available, fans across North America and beyond can experience this milestone event.

The outcome in Mexico City could shape the championship fight as the season heads into its second half. Read more on how William Byron is maintaining his lead after recent victories in Charlotte and Nashville.

Additionally, the track’s reputation for hosting big international races resembles circuits seen in Formula 1, such as the one discussed in this F1 Spanish GP report.

The presence of Mexican-born drivers making their debuts also adds to the international atmosphere reflecting recent broader trends in motorsport, similar to discussions around driver hype in Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix.

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