F1 race contracts: How long each circuit will stay on the calendar

The Formula 1 calendar is a made up of a complex web of contracts between race promoters and commercial rights holders. As F1 continues its global expansion, the contractual landscape of each grand prix has become a crucial factor in shaping the championship’s future.

While some iconic circuits like Monaco, Monza, and Silverstone have secured their places on the calendar for years to come, others face an uncertain fate, with deals set to expire soon and negotiations ongoing.

Here we explore the current contractual situation of every grand prix.

Australian GP

Melbourne became the home of the Australian Grand Prix in 1996, replacing Adelaide, which had hosted the race for a decade.

The event, whose previous contract was until this season, secured a 10-year contract extension in 2022 and will remain on the calendar until at least 2035.

Melbourne didn’t host an F1 race in 2020 and 2021 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Chinese GP

China was also absent from the Formula 1 calendar from 2020 to 2023 due to the pandemic, but finally made a return last year.

Celebrating its comeback, the Shanghai International Circuit secured a new, five-year extension at the end of 2024, meaning the race is safe until at least 2030.

Japanese GP

Japan was another country that secured a new deal with Formula 1 last year.

The country also signed a five-year extension that secured its place on the calendar until at least 2029.

Bahrain GP

Bahrain has the longest contract of all the races on the current calendar, having signed a new deal in 2022.

The country is set to host an F1 race until at least 2036.

Saudi Arabian GP

One of the latest events to enter the Formula 1 calendar (2022), Saudi Arabia has a contract until 2030.

The race has been held at the Jeddah circuit, but it is expected to switch to the Qiddiya complex in the future, although there is no date for the move yet.

Miami GP

Miami joined the F1 calendar on the same year as Saudi Arabia, 2022, and has a 10-year contract that extends until 2031.

Emilia Romagna GP

Imola made a return to the calendar as a replacement for the cancelled races during the Covid pandemic and its contract expires after this year’s event.

The future of the race remains in doubt, with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali recently admitting that it’d be very hard to justify two races in Italy given the demand from other countries to join the calendar.

Monaco GP

Formula 1’s most iconic race signed a new, 10-year contract last year and will remain on the calendar until 2031.

Spanish GP

The race will change venues after this year, with Barcelona – which has hosted the race since 1991 – losing the Spanish GP moniker to Madrid, which will enter the calendar next year.

Barcelona still has a contract for 2026, meaning its race needs to be renamed if it takes place.

The Spanish city could also be part of the rotating system F1 is set to use in the future, although Barcelona recently ruled out the idea.

Canadian GP

Montreal landed a new deal in 2017 to stay on the calendar until at least 2029.

Austrian GP

The Red Bull Ring has a contract until 2030 after having agreed a new deal in 2023.

British GP

Another venue to secure a new contract in 2024, the British GP has a safe place on the calendar until 2034, having signed a 10-year agreement.

Belgian GP

Spa was the first race to join Formula 1’s rotation plan, signing a deal until 2031, but not hosting a race in either 2028 or 2030.

It is yet to be announced which venue Belgium will be alternating with, but it is expected to be another European race.

Hungarian GP

In 2023, Formula 1 agreed a five-year contract extension to keep the Hungarian Grand Prix on the calendar until 2032.

The deal was agreed after the Hungaroring committed to upgrading its facilities, including a new pit building and main grandstand.

Dutch GP

Zandvoort will host its final Dutch Grand Prix next year, as the race promoter decided not to be part of the calendar beyond 2026, despite the event being one of the candidates for the rotating system.

Italian GP

Having secured a six-year contract extension last year, Monza will remain on the calendar until at least 2031.

Azerbaijan GP

Azerbaijan signed a three-year deal in 2023 and is scheduled to host an F1 race until 2026. Beyond that, its future remains uncertain as it continues to be one of the races with the lowest attendance.

Singapore GP

Singapore has its place secure on the calendar until 2028, having agreed a new seven-year deal in 2022.

United States GP

The Circuit of the Americas is one of three F1 races currently hosted in the United States, and its place on the calendar is secure only until 2026, having signed a five-year deal in 2022.

Mexican GP

At the time of writing, Mexico is the latest venue to have secured a new F1 deal. The Mexico City event has extended his contract until 2028.

Brazilian GP

Brazil signed a new contract in 2023, extending its stay on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2030.

Las Vegas GP

The latest US venue to join the calendar, Las Vegas initially signed a three-year contract that expires in 2025, but with a 10-year option that should be extended this year.

Qatar GP

Qatar joined the F1 calendar in 2021 on a 10-year deal that was paused in 2022 because of the World Cup, but is scheduled to remain there until 2032.

Abu Dhabi GP

The traditional season finale has a contract until 2030, having agreed a new deal in 2021.