He Autodrome Hermanos Rodríguez has hosted since its first edition in 1963 all the Big prizes of Formula 1 celebrate you Mexico. A fast circuit, with long straights, where engine performance is always essential and unforgettable moments have been recorded.
The name of the Aztec circuit, which has already received more than 20 GPs in the top class of motorsport, has a special history. It’s time to find out why it’s called that. Autodrome Hermanos Rodríguez and what were these key factors for Mexico.
Who were the Rodriguez brothers?
Pedro and RicardoThe Rodriguez Brothers, They were two of the first three Mexican drivers to make their Formula 1 Grand Prix debut along with Moisés Solana.
Ricardo, the younger, was the first in Mexican history when he made his Ferrari debut at the 1961 Italian GP. In that debut he qualified 2nd but had to retire while in 3rd due to a fuel pump problem. The pilot competed in 5 other events, being a 4th place in Belgium 1962 his best result. The big milestone was happening the youngest to compete (19 years and 208 days)a record he held until 2009 when he was surpassed by Jaime Alguersuari.
Pedro He was the older brother and ended up being the most successful and remembered by fans. In 54 Grand Prix went up to podium 7 times and won 2 races: South Africa 1967 and Belgium 1970. Away from F1, Pedro Rodríguez won the 1968 24 Hours of Le Mans with Ford and 4th in the 24 Hours of Daytona.
Why is the Mexican GP circuit called Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez?
The story of Rodriguez brothersdespite her success in racing, she was also tragic. Ricardo died at the 1962 Mexican Grand Prixnon-scoring event of the championship, when it affects against its protections Peraltada in a training session. My brother Pedro He had no better luck: He died aged 31 at the 200-mile Norisring in 1971, after an accident with Kurt Hild.
Ricardo’s death led to the administration of the circuit, at the time Madgalena Mixhuca, to change the name in favor of Autódromo Ricardo Rodríguez. Subsequently, After Pedro’s death it was generalized to include both brothers.
All Mexicans who raced in Formula 1
In the link you will find the list of all Mexicans who raced in Formula with their updated statistics.
