Formula One is poised to return to Mexico City for the first time in 22 years in a move that would not only delight some of the sport's most passionate fans but also Sergio Pérez, the McLaren driver from Guadalajara.

The venue has been included in a provisional 21-race calendar revealed on Thursday, a schedule which also includes new events in Austria and Russia although, as expected, New Jersey does not appear on the draft.

Teams are known to be against anything more than 20 races, so one of those listed will probably drop out; Korea, Russia and Mexico all await confirmation.

The last Formula One race held in Mexico was in 1992 and it was won by Britain's Nigel Mansell, in his world championship year.

Pérez, who visited his homeland recently, said: "I hope to see a grand prix here soon. It would be a great opportunity for the country.

"There's a lot of enthusiasm for F1 in Mexico. People would love it."

Pérez is one of two Mexican drivers on the grid. The other is Sauber's Esteban Gutiérrez. More important even than them, perhaps, is the F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who is known to have a soft spot for the race in Mexico.

Mexico has been pencilled in for 9 November, with 13 April and 19 October the provisional dates for the races in Korea and Russia.