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NASCAR will celebrate its top-three finishers with a podium ceremony at the Mexico City round, marking a rare departure from tradition for its first points-paying Cup Series race outside the United States in over half a century.
NASCAR will honor the top three finishers of the Mexico round with a Formula 1-style podium ceremony, a departure from its usual protocol of only celebrating the winning driver. This special recognition is in line with the upcoming Cup Series race outside the United States at Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez on 15 June. Both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series top three finishers will be invited to the podium for a ceremonial celebration, paying homage to international motorsports traditions. NASCAR’s decision to introduce this podium celebration is a nod to the historic significance of the event and the venue. While there are no immediate plans for podium ceremonies beyond the Mexico City race, NASCAR has previously experimented with podium formats, including awarding medals during the Clash races in Los Angeles from 2022 to 2024. Notably, Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson lead the 2025 Cup Series with six top-three finishes each.
