NASCAR's recent visit to Mexico changed the perception some drivers had of the country and delivered two races full of excitement — something that has been lacking at times in Formula 1 events at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Despite a thrilling weekend a great enthusiasm from the fans, the future of the event remains uncertain for 2026.

NASCAR's first Cup Series international points race since 1958 left a strong impression on the garage, making a return in 2026 feel likely.

The weekend at Mexico City was pretty clean from an operational standpoint, with very few teams dinged for a penalty by the NASCAR governing body. In fact, only one team was penalized.