This is my review and spectacting guide for Grandstand 6 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit for the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Mexico City.
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Grandstand 6 Mexico GP location
Grandstand 6, also known as Grada 6 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit is on the outside of Turns 1, 2 and 3 – the first chicane on the track which is officially called Curva Moises Solana. This grandstand is at 90 degrees to the main straight before Turn, so when the cars enter the first corner they’ll be heading towards you.
This grandstand is set back from Turn 1 to make room for the large run-off area on the outside of that corner. But it’s on the edge of the track at Turn 3.
To the right of this stand is Grandstand 5 and to the left is Grandstand 6B.
The nearest entrance to this grandstand is super close. Entrance gate 9 is less than a 5 minute walk away. Directly next to gate 9 is the Puebla Metro station, so it#’s super convenient if you plan on using public transport to get to the Grand Prix.
Zone
The Mexican Grand Prix circuit, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, is divided in to different spectator zones. during the F1 weekend. Grandstand 6 is in the Blue Zone (Zona Azul). Tickets for this grandstand mean you can only access the Blue Zone. You cannot access any of the other zones around the circuit.
I’ve written a full guide to the Mexican GP zones – check that out for more info on the Blue Zone. But in short the Blue Zone is the best zone and the only one with a full F1 Fan Zone, so it is a great option.
Grandstand details
Cover
The grandstand is fully exposed to the weather. There’s no cover on it, and no shade. Make sure you’re prepared to sit in the hot sunshine all day. Bring a hat, sun block and check out my Mexican GP dress code tips for some ideas on what to wear.
Seats
The seats are plastic pads on top of bench style bleachers.
TV screens
There is one TV screen visible from this stand. It’s on the other side of the circuit next to Turn 2.
Mexico GP Grandstand 6 tickets
The Blue Zone which this grandstand is located in is always very popular so tickets are likely to sell out fast. But there is another option – you can buy tickets through ViaGoGo right up until the day of the race.
Plus you can often find cheap tickets there, and they offer lots of one-day tickets as well which can give you more flexibility.
I’ve bought numerous Formula 1 tickets through Viagogo over the last few seasons. That includes my most recent trips to the British and Canadian Grand Prix. And each time I bought through them I managed to get single-day tickets cheaper than official price.
They also have a FanProtect Guarantee which is great – it will keep your money and your tickets safe, which is always good for extra peace of mind. I will happily use ViaGoGo again next time I buy F1 tickets.
Mexico Grandstand 6 seating plan
The image below shows the seating chart for Grandstand 6 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexican Grand Prix event:
As the seating plan above shows this grandstand is made up of sections numbered 101 – 111. Section 101 is closest to Turn 3, section 111 is furthest away from it.
Each section has rows which start at Row 1 low down at the front and Row 27 highest up at the back.
Seat numbers begin from 1 on the left side of each section (if you’re stood on the tracking looking up at the seats) and increase as you move to the right.
View
In the image below the parts of the Mexican GP circuit visible from this stand are highlighted in green:
As the map shows, from Grandstand 6 at the Mexican GP you have a great view overlooking Turns 1, 2 and 3 – the first chicane where most of the overtaking and action happens, especially on the opening lap.
You start to see the cars from very end of the braking zone for Turn 1, just before they turn in to the first corner. Then as you turn to your left you can follow them along the straight once they’ve exited Turn 3 and head down towards Turn 4.
You’re unlikely to be able to see them turn in to Turn 4 as it’s quite far away and there’s a bridge over the track along that straight which normally blocks your view of the end of it.
The videos below will give you some idea of the what the view is like from different seats in this grandstand.
The video was filmed from Section 101 around Row 15. This is the furthest section to the right as you sit in the stand, and sitting further to the right means you’ll be able to see the cars approach Turn 1 slightly early. That’s a good thing as you’ll be able to see drivers set up overtaking moves in to the first corner slightly sooner.
This next video was filmed from slightly further to the left, Section 104 Row 18:
This next video was filmed from pretty much as far to the left as possible in the grandstand, Section 110 Row 10. As you can see, being on the left side of the stand gives you quite a diferent perspective but you’ve still got a great view overlooking the first chicane.
Best seats
I’ll be honest, I don’t think there’s a bad seat in this grandstand. But personally I’d try and maximise my view of the entrance to Turn 1, so for that reason I think the best seats in Grandstand 6 at the Mexican GP are those in the lower numbered sections and higher rows.
I’d aim for sections 101 – 103 in rows 20 and above. The higher rows give a wider overall vantage point which I like.
Is this a good place to sit?
This is a fantastic place to sit. This chicane is often where most of the overtaking and action happens at the Mexican Grand Prix, especially at the start of the race, and you’ve got a great view of the whole sequence of corners.
Plus you’ve got good visibility of a big TV, and you’re in the Blue Zone which is the best zone to be in.
