What Are the Duration Terms of Each F1 Grand Prix Agreement?

Formula 1’s calendar is built on a complex web of multi‑year contracts with circuits around the globe, and as the series looks beyond the 2026 season a clear picture is emerging of which venues are locked in, which are on a short‑term deal, and where new races will be introduced. Below is a detailed rundown of the current agreements for each Grand Prix, the length of those deals, and what the future looks like for the sport’s flagship locations.

**Existing Contracts Through 2026** At present, the championship has firm agreements with 25 different tracks that extend beyond the 2026 season. Many of these were signed years ago and have been extended as the commercial value of the races grew. * **Suzuka (Japan)** – One of the drivers’ favourite circuits, Suzuka secured a five‑year extension in 2024, meaning it will continue to host the Japanese Grand Prix at least until 2029.

* **Yas Marina (Abu Dhabi)** – The venue signed a ten‑year deal in 2021, guaranteeing the season‑closing race through the early 2030s. * **Jeddah Corniche (Saudi Arabia)** – When the Saudi Arabian round debuted in 2021, a ten‑year contract was put in place, taking the race up to the start of the next decade. A new purpose‑built track at Qiddiya is also in the pipeline and could host a future event from 2028 onward, but the existing Jeddah contract remains valid until at least 2030.

* **Silverstone (United Kingdom)** – The historic home of the first Formula 1 World Championship race in 1950 extended its agreement in 2024 for another ten years, keeping the British Grand Prix on the calendar until 2034. * **Baku (Azerbaijan)** – After joining the schedule in 2016, the circuit’s deal was renewed in 2025 for an additional four years, covering the 2027‑2030 period.

* **Hungaroring (Hungary)** – The Budapest circuit, a constant since 1986, signed a five‑year extension in 2023, extending its presence to 2032. * **Lusail International (Qatar)** – Qatar’s inaugural round in 2021 came with a ten‑year agreement, which also runs through the early 2030s. * **Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya (Spain)** – From 2027 the race will alternate with Spa‑Francorchamps, meaning the Spanish Grand Prix will be held in even‑numbered years up to 2032. * **Spa‑Francorchamps (Belgium)** – Starting in 2027 the Belgian round will move into a rotational schedule with Barcelona, appearing in odd‑numbered years at least until 2031.

* **Monza (Italy)** – In November 2024 the Italian Grand Prix secured a six‑year deal, confirming races at the historic Autodromo Nazionale Monza through 2030. * **Red Bull Ring (Austria)** – At the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix the organisers announced a continuation of the event for a further 16 years, taking the contract out to at least 2041. * **Bahrain International Circuit (Bahrain)** – The most recent renewal in 2022 set the Bahrain Grand Prix’s tenure until 2036. **Races Returning or Extending Their Deals After 2026** Several venues that have been absent or on short‑term deals are set to return with fresh agreements.

* **Turkish Grand Prix (Istanbul Park)** – After a hiatus since 2021, the Turkish round will be back on the calendar in 2027 under a five‑year contract that runs to 2031. * **Portuguese Grand Prix (Portimão)** – The Algarve circuit, which hosted emergency races in the COVID‑19‑affected 2020 and 2021 seasons, signed a two‑year agreement to return in 2027 and stay on the schedule through 2028.

* **Mexican Grand Prix (Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez)** – Although the track’s contract was due to expire in 2025, a new three‑year deal was struck in April 2025, extending the event to the end of 2027. * **Las Vegas (Las Vegas Strip Circuit)** – The glamorous American race that debuted in 2023 secured a fresh agreement in mid‑2025 that pushes its presence at least to the close of 2027.

* **Shanghai International (China)** – After a five‑year absence caused by the pandemic, the Chinese Grand Prix signed a five‑year contract ahead of the 2025 event, meaning the race will be part of the calendar until 2029. * **Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Jeddah)** – As noted, the existing ten‑year contract runs through the early 2030s, but the potential Qiddiya circuit could add another venue from 2028 onward. **Long‑Term Commitments Through the 2030s** A number of Grand Prix locations have secured decade‑plus deals, providing stability for the sport and its fans. * **Miami Grand Prix (Miami International Autodrome)** – Ahead of the 2025 race, Formula 1 announced a ten‑year extension that, together with the current deal, ensures the Miami event will be on the calendar until at least 2035.

* **Austin – Circuit of the Americas (COTA)** – The United States Grand Prix at COTA was extended in 2025 to run through 2034. * **Albert Park (Melbourne, Australia)** – A ten‑year addition to the existing agreement, which expires in 2025, guarantees at least five Australian season‑openers between 2025 and 2035.

* **Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (Montreal, Canada)** – In 2025 the venue announced a new contract that will keep the Canadian Grand Prix in place for another decade, up to 2035. * **Monaco (Monte Carlo)** – The principality’s street circuit received a further extension in 2025 on top of the existing deal that runs to 2031, securing racing there until at least 2035.

* **Sao Paulo (Interlagos, Brazil)** – Renamed the São Paulo Grand Prix, the circuit secured a five‑year extension in 2023, taking its contract out to the end of 2030. * **Madrid (Street Circuit, Spain)** – The capital will host its inaugural race in September 2026 under a nine‑year agreement, meaning the Spanish Grand Prix will be staged on the streets of Madrid until 2035. **Rotational and Conditional Arrangements** Some venues are part of a rotation system that alternates the hosting duties between two circuits.

This approach helps balance the calendar while preserving iconic races. * **Belgium vs.

Spain** – As mentioned, Spa‑Francorchamps will host the Belgian Grand Prix in odd years, while Barcelona will take the Spanish round in even years, both agreements lasting until at least 2031‑2032. * **Future Qiddiya Track (Saudi Arabia)** – While the Jeddah contract is secure, the new circuit at Qiddiya could become a second Saudi round from 2028, depending on construction progress and the outcome of negotiations. **Summary of Contract Lengths** - **10‑year deals**: Yas Marina (Abu Dhabi), Lusail (Qatar), Miami, Silverstone, Bahrain, Qatar, and the upcoming Qatar contract.

- **5‑year deals**: Suzuka, Hungaroring, Istanbul Park, Barcelona‑Catalunya, Spa‑Francorchamps (rotational), and the extended Hungarian agreement. - **4‑year deals**: Baku (extension), and certain temporary renewals. - **2‑year deals**: Portimão (Portugal) – short‑term return after the pandemic. - **3‑year deals**: Mexico City (Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez).

- **16‑year deal**: Red Bull Ring (Austria) – the longest open‑ended agreement currently on the calendar. These contracts collectively ensure that the 2027 Formula 1 calendar will feature a blend of historic venues, newer street races, and fresh locations, with many races secured well into the 2030s. The strategic extensions and rotational agreements give the sport flexibility to adapt to market demands while preserving the heritage that fans cherish.