Who is the most successful at the Mexican Grand Prix?

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Reigning champion Max Verstappen is the most successful driver in the history of the Mexico Grand Prix while his team Red Bull hold the title of the most successful constructor in the event that has been referred to as the Mexico City Grand Prix since 2021.

Formula 1 has always been very popular in Mexico, even if there have only ever been 23 championship races held here, all of them at this circuit in the capital city, inaugurated in 1962. The races took place in three periods: from 1963 to 1970, from 1986 to 1992 and from 2015 onwards. A change of name in 2021 saw the Mexican Grand Prix renamed after the city.

There have been 15 different winners over the 23 editions of this race. Max Verstappen is the most successful driver with five wins. Jim Clark has started from pole the most often (four times) while Lewis Hamilton has the most podium finishes with six.

Jim Clark, Alain Prost, Lewis Hamilton and Nigel Mansell have all won the famous and beloved event on two occasions apiece.

Of the constructors, Red Bull have been the most successful, having won the event on five occasions. Lotus, Mercedes McLaren and Williams share the title of the second most successful racing team in the history of the Mexican Grand Prix. All four outfits have won three times while Ferrari is a two-time Mexican GP winning squad.

In addition, Lotus has secured the most poles and Ferrari leads the way for podium finishes with 12.

When it comes to the engine manufacturers, Honda holds the record for most wins with five triumphs, with Mercedes and Ford occupying the second place. Next on the list are Renault, Climax and Ferrari with two triumphs.