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

F1
April 24, 2026

As F1 expands globally, the future of each grand prix depends on complex, evolving contracts between race promoters and commercial rights holders, with some circuits secured long-term and others facing uncertainty

Lando Norris (McLaren-Mercedes) leads the field at the start of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

Zandvoort hosted its final F1 race in 2026

Grand Prix Photo

April 24, 2026

The Formula 1 calendar is increasingly locked in for years – and in some cases decades – as circuits sign long-term deals to host races.

Historic tracks, such as Monza, Silverstone and Monaco, have secured their places well into the 2030s, while newer venues including Miami and Austria are contracted beyond 2040. Las Vegas has also secured a long-term future, with its latest agreement running through 2037.

But the calendar continues to evolve. Zandvoort has staged its final Dutch Grand Prix, Madrid has made its debut, and Portugal and Turkey are preparing to return in 2027.

Formula 1 has also announced a 10-year agreement to bring the African Grand Prix to Rwanda in the early 2030s, although its inaugural season has not yet been confirmed.

Behind these changes lies a complex web of contracts between race promoters and commercial rights holders.

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


Australian GP – 2035

Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls-Ford) and city skyline during qualifying the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Albert Park, Melbourne

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

The event secured a 10-year contract extension in 2022, keeping Melbourne 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 – 2030

Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) and blue skies during the sprint race at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix

China returned to the calendar in 2024 after a three-year absence

Grand Prix Photo

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 – 2029

Oscar Piastri leads at the start of the 2026 F1 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 – 2036

Bahrain has one of the longest contracts of any race on the current calendar, having signed a new deal in 2022.

The country is set to host an F1 race until at least 2036. The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix was staged at Sepang in Malaysia, an exceptional change of venue that does not alter Bahrain’s long-term contract.


Saudi Arabian GP – 2030

Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Honda) and Oscar Piastri (McLaren-Mercedes) side by side in the first corner after the start of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

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 – 2041

Lando Norris leads McLaren-Mercedes teammate Oscar Piastri iand the rest of the field nto the second corner after the start of the sprint race before the 2026 Miami Grand Prix

Miami joined the F1 calendar on the same year as Saudi Arabia, 2022, and had a 10-year contract that extended until 2031. That was renewed in 2025 for another 10 years, making it the race with the longest contract, until 2041.


Spanish GP – 2035

Franco Colapinto (Alpine-Mercedes) during FP2 practice for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix

The Spanish Grand Prix moved to Madrid in 2026, ending Barcelona‘s run as the event’s host since 1991.

Madrid’s new circuit made its debut in September, and the agreement with Formula 1 runs through 2035.


Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix – 2032

Oscar Piastri (McLaren-Mercedes) leads the field into the second corner after the start of the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix

The Spanish venue secured a new contract until 2032 despite losing the Spanish GP moniker to Madrid from 2026.

Barcelona will be part of the rotating system F1 is set to use in the future, hosting a race in 2028, 2030 and 2032.

The event will be known as the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.


Monaco GP – 2035

Formula 1 field races through Monaco streets under Louis Vuitton bridge

Formula 1’s most iconic race signed a new contract in 2024 and then another one in 2025, securing its presence on the calendar until 2035.


Canadian GP – 2035

Canadian Grand Prix race start

Montreal landed a new deal in 2017 to stay on the calendar until at least 2029, then extended it until 2035.


Austrian GP – 2041

Charles Leclerc ahead of Kimi Antonelli at start of 2026 F1 Austrian GP

In 2025, F1 announced a decade-long extension to host the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring — extending the existing 20230 deal to 2041. The circuit said that the commitment would bring further investment in infrastructure.


British GP – 2034

Sergio Perez (Red Bull-Honda) during practice for the 2024 British Grand Prix

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 – 2031

Kimi Antonelli leads at the start of the 2026 F1 Belgian Grand Prix

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.

Belgium will be alternating with Barcelona, which will host the race in 2028, 2030 and 2032.


Lando Norris leads at the start of the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP

Hungarian GP – 2032

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.


Turkish GP – 2031

2020 Turkish GP race start

Istanbul Park will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027, taking the slot vacated by Zandvoort, as organisers confirmed the revival of a race that last featured in 2021 – bringing back one of the sport’s most celebrated corners in Turn 8.


Portuguese GP – 2028

Valtteri Bottas leads Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton at the start of the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

Portugal secured its return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 by agreeing a two-year deal that will see Portimao make a comeback after hosting its last event in 2021.


Italian GP – 2031

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


Azerbaijan GP – 2030

Oscar Piastri (McLaren-Mercedes) during practice for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Azerbaijan signed a three-year deal in 2023 and was scheduled to host an F1 race until 2026, before extending its contract for another five years, until 2030.


Start of the 2026 F1 Singapore GP

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


United States GP – 2034

Max Verstappen leads Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris at the start of the 2025 F1 United States Grand Prix

The Circuit of the Americas was one of the races without a contract beyond 2026, but a new deal signed in 2025 means the Austin venue will stay on the calendar for almost another decade.


Mexican GP – 2028

The start of the 2024 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 – 2030

2025 Sao Paulo GP start

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


Las Vegas GP – 2037

Valtteri Bottas (Sauber-Mercedes) during practice for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Las Vegas joined the calendar in 2023 and has secured a long-term future after agreeing a further 10-year extension in June 2026.

The race will remain on the calendar through 2037.


Qatar GP – 2032

Oscar Piastri leads McLaren-Mercedes teammate Lando Norris and Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Honda) into the first corner after the start of the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix

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 – 2030

Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Honda) leads McLaren-Mercedes drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris during the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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


African GP – Early 2040s

Rwanda F1 circuit

Formula 1 announced a 10-year agreement in October 2026 to bring the African Grand Prix to Rwanda in the early 2030s.

The race will take place on a new purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, near the capital Kigali, once construction is complete.

The first season has not yet been confirmed. The event will mark Formula 1’s return to Africa for the first time since the 1993 South African Grand Prix.

Pablo Elizalde

Pablo has been covering motorsport (mainly F1 and MotoGP) as an editor and writer for over 20 years, having worked for Autosport and Motorsport.com before joining Motor Sport Magazine.

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