Mexican Grand Prix: A New Temple of Speed? Nate Saunders - ESPN
go to original August 28, 2015

Infiniti Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo and Scuderia Toro Rosso racer Carlos Sainz are the first current Formula One drivers to sample the city’s brand new F1 circuit. (Motorsport.com)

Organizers of the Mexican Grand Prix say the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriquez will be the second-fastest circuit on the F1 calendar behind Monza.

Mexico will host its first grand prix since 1992 on Oct. 30-Nov. 1 this year, with work on the revamped circuit set to be completed in September. Though the iconic high-speed Peraltada corner has been replaced with a tight stadium section at the end of the lap, the circuit features three long straights and has retained the high-speed Esses section in the middle sector.

Federico Gonzalez, managing director of race promoter CIE, says the circuit will be quicker than all its contemporaries except Monza - the fabled 'Temple of Speed'.

"The circuit will be the second quickest on the calendar, behind Monza," Gonzalez explained to ESPN. "We think this will heighten the driver experience and really make the circuit fun to drive from the moment first practice begins on the Friday.

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