IndyCar has given up on staging a race next year in Mexico City due to the impact of Mexico's co-host role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials announced Saturday.

The US-based series wanted to stage a race next summer at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, but couldn't sort out a schedule spot amid Mexico's role as World Cup co-host with Canada and the United States.

"For more than a year, we have been working diligently to bring the Indy Car series to Mexico City," Penske Entertainment Corporation president and chief executive officer Mark Miles said.

"While extensive progress was made alongside the venue's operating group and our potential promoter, ultimately the significant impact of next year's World Cup proved too challenging to ensure a successful event given the available summer dat

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