The 2025 Formula E season continues with the Mexico City E-Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Can Pascal Wehrlein bounce back after a tough opener? Get race insights, schedule, and key storylines for Round 2 below!
All Eyes on Mexico: Formula E Returns to the Iconic Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
The holiday break is over, and Formula E roars back to action this weekend with the second round of the season at Mexico City’s iconic Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. After a challenging Round 1, Pascal Wehrlein will be looking to redeem himself and reclaim his place among the front-runners.
Mexico City E-Prix Circuit
The Mexico City E-Prix is a long-standing event in the Formula E calendar, having debuted in Season 2. Typically held in January, the race takes place on the renowned Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, the same track where Formula 1 competes. Initially utilizing primarily the oval section, the circuit has expanded over the years, with the most recent updates in 2023 extending its length to 2.630 km.
The clockwise track features 19 turns (12 right, 7 left) and includes the legendary Peraltada corner, which Formula E drivers tackle in its entirety – a key difference from its use in F1.
This weekend’s race will span 35 laps (+ recovery laps if needed), covering a total distance of 91.862 km.
Vamos! Welcome to RACE WEEK in Mexico City 🤩🇲🇽@Hankook_Sport #MexicoCityEPrix pic.twitter.com/qFIa2pOnFf
— Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) January 6, 2025
Though the track isn’t known for easy overtakes, the Gen 3 Evo cars have made passing opportunities more viable this season. Enhanced by the all-wheel-drive capabilities introduced with the latest Attack Mode upgrade, drivers can activate it at Turn 15, inside the stadium section.
The lap record for this configuration stands at 1:14.195, set by Jake Dennis during the 2024 race. In qualifying, the British driver also set an impressive time of 1:12.595.
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Race Highlights and History of Mexico City E-Prix
The Mexico City E-Prix has delivered dramatic moments over the years. Only two drivers have claimed victory multiple times at this track: Lucas Di Grassi (2017, 2019) and Pascal Wehrlein (2022, 2024). The 2019 edition also saw a nail-biting finish, with Wehrlein losing the lead on the final straight.
Stealing the win on the line in Mexico City! 🤯@LucasdiGrassi managed to get past Pascal Wehrlein with just metres to spare! 📏🤏@Hankook_Sport #MexicoCityEPrix pic.twitter.com/fvQeVqFNvN
— Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) January 7, 2025
Other winners include Jerome D’Ambrosio, Daniel Abt, Mitch Evans, and Jake Dennis. Teams such as Audi hold three victories here, while Porsche, including its customer teams, has dominated recently with three consecutive wins.
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Current Championship Standings
Mitch Evans took an outstanding win in São Paulo during the season opener, climbing from the back of the grid to claim victory after capitalizing on incidents. This performance ties him with Di Grassi and Buemi as the most successful drivers in the series. The three of them have 13 wins each.
Evans leads the standings with 25 points, followed by Antonio Félix da Costa (19), McLaren’s Taylor Barnard (15), Sam Bird (12), and Mahindra’s Edoardo Mortara (12).
Nissan showcased improved performance in Brazil but suffered penalties that cost both its works and customer teams – particularly McLaren – a stronger points finish.
Meanwhile, major contenders like Nick Cassidy, Pascal Wehrlein, and Jake Dennis endured setbacks, ranging from collisions to technical failures.
In the Team standings, McLaren leads with 27 points, ahead of Jaguar (25) and Porsche (22).
Schedule for the Mexico City E-Prix
Mexico City E-Prix will be broadcast on ITV4 and ITVX, with qualifying sessions also included. Additionally, nine races will feature dedicated live coverage on ITV4, with a highlights show after each event.
All sessions can also be streamed for free via ITVX’s platform.
Friday, January 10
- 23:00 – 23:40 GMT (Friday, Jan 10) Free Practice 1 (live on ITVX)
Saturday, January 11
- 13:30 – 14:10 GMT Free Practice 2 (live on ITVX)
- 15:40 – 17:05 GMT Qualifying (live on ITVX and ITV4)
- 20:00 – 21:00 GMT Race (live on ITV4 and ITVX)
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