Overview

• Series officials confirmed Saturday that Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez will not appear on IndyCar’s 2026 calendar after years of negotiations.
• Mark Miles said the tournament’s “significant impact” on available summer dates made it impossible to stage a successful race next year.
• Reported hurdles included an off-limits window from mid-June to late July, a fully booked May, and the track ruling out a late-March or early-April slot, leaving few workable options.
• Sources described unresolved commercial issues, including higher requested rental fees and promoter changes with increased Liberty Media involvement, which complicated a deal.
• Forbes added that FOX’s World Cup coverage and IndyCar’s need to finish its season by Labor Day further squeezed the schedule, as Pato O’Ward voiced support for waiting to build a lasting Mexico event.