Overview

• The June 15 event at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez marked NASCAR’s first Cup Series race outside the United States
• Senior executive Ben Kennedy said the league will decide within two months whether to invoke its contract extension option for a 2026 Mexico City event
• Strong fan enthusiasm and high-altitude conditions framed a successful weekend capped by wins from Shane van Gisbergen and Daniel Suárez
• A compact timetable between races in Michigan and Pocono highlighted significant logistical hurdles for a potential return
• NASCAR’s multi-year agreement with promoter OCESA supports international growth but does not guarantee consecutive-year events in Mexico