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Mexico City F1 Grand Prix Bag PolicyBags up to 10 × 15 × 30 cm. No glass or cans. No outside food or drink.

Updated · By GrandPrixPal Editorial

2026 session times verified against formula1.com

Key facts

Max bag size
10 × 15 × 30 cm (clear plastic preferred); small handbags and bum bags up to 11 × 16 cm
Clear bag required
No — clear plastic is preferred
Banned
Bags over 10 × 15 × 30 cm, camping backpacks, glass bottles and cans, coolers, outside food and drink (including alcohol), pointed-tip umbrellas, lenses over 300 mm, tripods and monopods
Source
Official · Mexico City Grand Prix — security information · last verified 5 Oct 2026

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez size limit is smaller than most fans expect: 10 × 15 × 30 cm, which rules out a typical daypack. Clear plastic is preferred but not required. The main things that get turned away: oversized bags, glass and cans, and outside food and drink.

The key rules

Bag size: Up to 10 × 15 × 30 cm; handbags and bum bags up to 11 × 16 cm

Clear bag required: No — but clear plastic, vinyl or PVC is preferred

Glass: Prohibited — glass bottles and cans are confiscated at entry

Outside food and drink: Prohibited, including alcohol

Umbrellas: Small ones without a pointed tip

Lockers: Not confirmed available — check F1 Mexico official site before race day

Measure your bag

The organiser's limit is 10 × 15 × 30 cm — closer to a sling bag than a daypack. A school rucksack or standard daypack is over it. Measure yours before you leave the hotel.

What's allowed

  • ✓Bags and backpacks up to 10 × 15 × 30 cm (clear plastic, vinyl or PVC preferred)
  • ✓Small handbags and bum bags up to 11 × 16 cm
  • ✓Clear ziploc-style storage bags (medium)
  • ✓Cameras with lenses up to 300 mm (two lenses max), video cameras and GoPros
  • ✓Binoculars without lasers
  • ✓Ear protection (earplugs)
  • ✓Prescription medication
  • ✓Sunscreen and hand gel in containers up to 100 ml
  • ✓Jackets, raincoats and rain boots
  • ✓Small umbrellas without a pointed tip
  • ✓Phone power banks
  • ✓Baby food

What's not allowed

  • ✕Backpacks over 10 × 15 × 30 cm, and camping backpacks
  • ✕Glass bottles and cans
  • ✕Outside food and drink, including alcohol
  • ✕Coolers
  • ✕Pointed-tip umbrellas
  • ✕Professional video or audio equipment, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks and GoPro poles
  • ✕Drones
  • ✕Chairs and seat cushions
  • ✕Smoke bombs, flares and laser pointers
  • ✕Weapons and sharp objects

What gets rejected most often

  • →Glass bottles — wine, spirits, soft drinks in glass containers all get confiscated
  • →Oversized backpacks — anything over 10 × 15 × 30 cm, which includes most daypacks
  • →Outside food and drink — including alcohol and sealed bottles
  • →Pointed-tip umbrellas — only small umbrellas without a point are allowed

What to pack inside your bag

A bag within the 10 × 15 × 30 cm limit holds what you need for a full race day at 2,240m:

  • →Sunscreen SPF 50+ — UV at altitude is significantly higher than at sea level. Containers over 100 ml are refused.
  • →Jacket or fleece — Temperature drops 10–15°C between afternoon and night. Pick one that packs small.
  • →Ear protection — Especially important for the Foro Sol stadium section.
  • →Electrolyte tablets — Altitude dehydration — lighter to carry than bulky powder.
  • →Power bank — Long day from morning to evening requires backup battery.

Packing Guide →

Full list of what to bring for altitude, days and evenings

Common Mistakes →

Including bag mistakes that catch people at the gate

Frequently Asked Questions

What bags are allowed at the Mexico City F1 Grand Prix?

Bags and backpacks up to 10 × 15 × 30 cm are allowed at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, plus a small handbag or bum bag up to 11 × 16 cm. Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC is preferred but not required. Camping backpacks and anything larger are refused.

Can I bring glass bottles to the Mexico City Grand Prix?

No. Glass bottles and cans are prohibited and will be confiscated at entry, and so is any outside food or drink. Buy drinks inside the circuit.

Are umbrellas allowed at the Mexico City F1 Grand Prix?

Small umbrellas without a pointed tip are permitted. Pointed-tip umbrellas are not allowed. Check the tip of your umbrella before packing it.

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