Paris, France to December 8, 2017.

For 3^rd consecutive year the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO is awarded as ‘Best Promoter of the Year’ and goes down in history as becoming the first track to achieve this

• Mexican fans continue make the difference between the rest of the F1 races.
• The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City is the only circuit to have received the accolade for three years in a row.

The Mexican fans have done it again: once more, CIE (Corporación Interamericana de Entretenimiento) and the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO, have been awarded the coveted FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) ‘Best Promoter of the Year’ award during this year’s Prize Giving Gala, maintaining Mexico’s status at the top. This historic occasion marks the first time that the same venue has hosted the race awarded with this prize for three consecutive years.

This endorses the undeniable success of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and CIE, who keep adding unique and significant achievements since the return of the Mexican Grand Prix. Alejandro Soberón Kuri, President and CEO of CIE, said: “It is with great satisfaction we share this historic award with each and every one of the fans who have helped us become, yet again, the best F1ESTA in the world.

Undoubtedly, the most valuable assets that we have as organisers of the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO are the Mexican fans. Their passion has dominated motorsport enthusiasts all over the world and has made everyone in F1 fall in love with Mexico.” “Our fantastic Mexican supporters have proven to be unparalleled: they are warm, diverse and excellent hosts, always welcoming guests with open arms. Highlighted through their energy, they have opened their hearts and souls to the Formula 1 fraternity and drivers,” added the President of the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MÉXICO.

“Without a doubt we feel an indescribable pride to be presented with this prize yet again and not only do we want to thank both FIA and FOM for this, we are grateful to all of our allies who have supported us in making this event an unforgettable experience; from The Federal Government through to The Ministry of Tourism and The Mexico Tourism Promotion Board, The Mexico City Government and The Mexico City Sports Institute, OMDAI FIA Mexico, our sponsors and the media,” concluded Soberón.

The 2017 FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO stood out for showing the world a united and strong Mexico, a country proudly standing together after the adversities that had recently taken place.

Because of this, the 2017 award takes on an extra special and dual meaning, by becoming a global recognition of the strength and unity of the Mexican people, considering the circumstances in which the race took place this year. The Mexican fans continued to welcome the Formula 1 fraternity with joy, and turned the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MEXICO into a celebration of Mexican culture whilst simultaneously showing a country still standing. It is a tribute to the ability of an entire country and its people to overcome the most difficult situations and to move forward with pride and high spirits.

The ‘Best Promoter of the Year’ award is one of the most important awards granted by FIA and FOM in the Formula 1® category and takes into account the quality of the track, the planning, execution and logistics of the event, in addition to recognizing the crowd’s enthusiasm – aspect in which the Mexican fandom has no comparison.