# NBA, F1 Events Dominate Local News

- Place: Mexico City, Mexico (19.4326, -99.1332)
- Published: 2026-11-07T04:55:31.553Z · expires 2026-11-14T04:55:31.553Z
- Floors (The Arena): E9 Cultures, E10 Institutions, E11 Organizations
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The NBA returned to Mexico City for a historic game between the Pacers and Nuggets, per nba.com. The matchup marked the league's first regular-season game in the capital since 2026.

George Russell of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team exited the Mexico City Grand Prix early, citing safety concerns, reports espn.com. The incident occurred during the race's second stint, with Russell stating he 'needed to get out of there'.

Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas reacted calmly after a crash in Mexico City, saying 'thankfully I'm okay,' per formula1.com. The accident happened on lap 47 and briefly brought out the safety car.

## Sources

- [Pacers Make Historic Mexico City Debut vs. Nuggets](https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-thrilled-to-be-part-of-international-showcase-in-mexico-city) · nba.com · 2026-11-06
- [George Russell breaks silence on swift Mexico City GP exit: 'Needed to get out of there'](https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/50389010/george-russell-breaks-silence-swift-mexico-city-grand-prix-exit-needed-get-there-sao-paulo-grand-prix-brazil-formula-1) · espn.com · 2026-11-05
- [‘Thankfully I’m okay’ – Bottas reacts to Mexico City crash](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiyAFBVV95cUxPTkdMZ1lvN2FUZGs3Qm1vTElPWkt3dUR5bkx3NHA5NjJEMVlOd2FCblVTWHdnVTZYSXdyS3ZBTmk1OGpHelRsTDROTHM3dWhlX3dsc1lybjhxcEpCTWt5MFFqcjJtZUFMSUgxSkN0WTd6bENpMXRFUHlfdENQd0FYQWpwV2FxeTRMN2pFWWJVN19vRnFZUFhmYkMyak9iSEpacWlvMnJ1cEdvRWNSWjJRV2VjNWRyeXRxYlNnS3VmRzZfcktTUDhGXw?oc=5) · formula1.com · 2026-11-04
- [NBA Mexico City Game 2026: Everything to know](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE5RMk55WnB4d004OFFCNUIxOVZ5OHJORzRoeVZ2Q09FMUlla0xyRlZzSTRBV1NtcC1TUlJFcTctSHdCdUNxcDc0T2lTZXpkU2phdm5wZkxZVXpoelNPYUZhX2wzME1lN0NoMFpjV2EtWEQtM1pmMXp5bw?oc=5) · nba.com · 2026-11-05