After the successful return of Formula 1 to our country, where the attendance record eclipsed with 336,174 thousand of fans shown during the weekend, Federico Gonzalez Compean FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO General Director and Rodrigo Sanchez Peraza, Marketing Director, have announced the official prices and the starting date of the tickets sale for the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO 2016® that will take place on October 28, 29 and 30 in the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
The tickets sale will be launched into the following stages starting at 11 hrs:
– Superventa Santander and Pre-sale Banamex will be held from February 25 to February 28, when cardholders of the abovementioned banks will be able to purchase their tickets paying in 6 months no-interest. – The sale to general public begins on February 29 accepting any payment method at any of the Ticketmaster Network points of sale.
Using either of these options, fans will be able to choose their tickets from all sections and grandstands.
“After the great success of the event last year, we have committed to improve fans’ experience, that is why we carried out a survey in which we could identify opportunity areas that will let us enhance attendees’ experience”, said Federico Gonzalez Compean, FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO, General Director.
The FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO 2016® will have greater options of spots, products and services, with which fans may choose a better seat and an improved experience to live at the fullest, the adrenaline released with the highest motor sport category.
“In terms of tickets, not only there was not a price increase, but also we extended the options range. Our commitment to the audience is being inclusive and trying to arouse interest of more and more people in Formula 1. The most affordable ticket price is maintained in $1,500.00, the largest difference lays on the middle prices, which range from $4,000.00 to $12,000.00 with an increase of $500.00 between each. For the fans it means the opportunity to chose between a larger variety of prices and places according to their needs”, added Federico Gonzalez Compean, FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO, General Director.
| ZONE | EXPERIENCE PROFILE | LOCATION | STANDS | PRICE |
| Orange Zone | Speed Lovers | Main straight | 2A | $1,500 |
| Blue Zone* | Speed Lovers / True Racers | Moises Solana Complex | 3A, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6A, 7 y 8 | $4,000 a $9,500 |
| Brown Zone* | Euphoric Fans | Foro Sol – North | 15 | $4,500 a $5,500 |
| Grey Zone* | Euphoric Fans | Foro Sol – South | 14 | $6,000 a $7,000 |
| Yellow Zone | True Racers | Stadium Zone | 9, 10 y 11 | $11,000 y $12,000 |
| Green Zone | VIP Party Racers | Main Grandstand | 1 y 2 | $18,750 |
Tickets will be sold through the Ticketmaster Network on the webpage www.ticketmaster.com.mx, approved Ticketmaster Centers, calling 5325 9000 or at the ticket office number 7 placed in Palacio de los Deportes.
It is important to mention that Ticketmaster is able to attend to 4,500 transactions simultaneously on its telephone platform, internet, points of sale and ticket offices, which is why, we recommend to buy them in advance.
In case of needing special tickets for people with disabilities please check for the procedure on the webpage www.mexicogp.mx
This year, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez will be divided in 6 zones which will offer many and different options of entertainment activities, food and beverages. (Visit information sheet)
The announcement of the tickets sale was followed by the presentation of the image for the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO 2016® that will be exhibited in all promotional activities of the event. This campaign represents Mexicans’ passion and devotion, we put all our effort in what we do, this campaign represents our PARTY.
Federico Gonzalez Compean and Rodrigo Sanchez, accompanied by Esteban Gutierrez, Scudery Haas team leader, who participated by videoconference, revealed the official image for the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO 2016®, whose campaign was simultaneously presented to all fans on Twitter account @MexicoGP where all followers became responsible of “unblocking” the new image via the dynamic “Flock to unlock”.
“We are so excited to present to you the official image for the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO 2016®, last year FIA and FOM recognized FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO as event of the year. It was without a doubt a unique event and this was mainly thanks to the atmosphere lived at the grandstands. The poster presented today, shows the excitement, passion and devotion that makes a PARTY that would be possible in Mexico only”, said Rodrigo Sanchez, FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO, Marketing Director. “With this new image, we want to transmit people, all the emotions lived in the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez last year, so get your tickets and be a part of this PARTY!”, added Sanchez.
On the other half, the Mexican driver said: “Mexico made a mark on Formula 1 in 2015, it surprised and exceeded all expectations. The Gran Premio de Mexico 2016 will be without a doubt one of the most expected race on the calendar, I feel really happy for this new stage on my career, I can’t wait for the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO 2016 to come, It’s going to be really special to race in the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez surrounded by the PARTY made by the best audience in the world”, finished Gutierrez.
