Duration of Contractual Agreements for Each Formula 1 Grand Prix Venue

Formula 1’s global calendar is underpinned by a complex web of multi‑year agreements with the circuits that host its races. While the sport’s official schedule for 2026 is already set, a number of venues have already secured their place beyond that year, and others have confirmed the length of their remaining contracts. Below is a comprehensive overview of how long each Grand Prix venue is contracted to stay on the Formula 1 timetable, along with some background on recent extensions and future uncertainties. **Current and Upcoming Contracts (2027 and beyond)** - **Turkish Grand Prix (Istanbul Park)** – After a four‑year hiatus, Turkey will re‑join the calendar in 2027.

The Turkish motorsport authority and Formula 1 have signed a five‑year deal that runs through the 2031 season, guaranteeing Istanbul Park a stable spot for half a decade. - **Portuguese Grand Prix (Algarve International Circuit, Portimão)** – The Portuguese venue, which stepped in during the COVID‑19‑affected 2020 and 2021 seasons, secured a two‑year contract beginning in 2027.

This means the race will be on the schedule for 2027 and 2028, with the possibility of further extensions pending negotiations. - **Singapore Grand Prix (Marina Bay Street Circuit)** – Singapore has been a night‑race staple since 2008. In 2022 the organizers negotiated a seven‑year extension, pushing the contract out to at least 2028, ensuring the spectacular street circuit remains a fixture for the foreseeable future.

- **Suzuka International Racing Course (Japan)** – One of the most beloved tracks among drivers, Suzuka signed a five‑year extension in 2024. The agreement runs until the end of the 2029 season, keeping the Japanese Grand Prix on the calendar for the next half‑decade. - **Yas Marina Circuit (Abu Dhabi, UAE)** – The finale of the season was locked in with a ten‑year contract signed in 2021, extending the Grand Prix through the 2030 season.

This long‑term deal secures Abu Dhabi as the traditional season‑closing venue for the next decade. - **Baku City Circuit (Azerbaijan)** – First added in 2016, Baku’s contract was set to expire in 2026.

In 2025 the promoters signed a four‑year extension, meaning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will continue at least until 2029. - **Shanghai International Circuit (China)** – After a pandemic‑forced five‑year break, Shanghai returned for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix and immediately signed a fresh five‑year deal. The race is now guaranteed through the 2029 season.

- **Interlagos (São Paulo, Brazil)** – Officially the São Paulo Grand Prix, the circuit secured a five‑year extension in 2023 that runs beyond the 2025 expiry, taking the contract out to 2030. This ensures Brazil’s historic venue remains on the schedule for at least another five years.

- **Jeddah Corniche Circuit (Saudi Arabia)** – When the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix debuted in 2021, a ten‑year contract was put in place, covering races up to 2030. A separate project, the Qiddiya circuit, is under construction and could host a race from 2028 onward, but the existing Jeddah deal remains intact.

- **Circuit de Spa‑Francorchamps (Belgium)** – Starting in 2027, Spa will enter a rotational arrangement with Barcelona. The Belgian Grand Prix will be held in odd‑numbered years (2027, 2029, 2031, etc.) under a contract that runs at least until 2031. - **Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Italy)** – In November 2024 Monza signed a six‑year extension, guaranteeing the Italian Grand Prix through the 2030 season and dispelling any lingering doubts about its future. - **Hungaroring (Budapest, Hungary)** – The Hungarian circuit, a mainstay since 1986, signed a five‑year extension in 2023 that pushes the contract out to 2032, confirming its place on the calendar for the next nine years.

- **Lusail International Circuit (Qatar)** – Qatar’s inaugural Grand Prix in 2021 came with a ten‑year deal, meaning the race will be held at least until 2030, despite a one‑year pause in 2022 for the FIFA World Cup. - **Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya (Spain)** – Barcelona will share the Spanish Grand Prix duties with Belgium, hosting races in even‑numbered years (2026, 2028, 2030, etc.) under a contract that runs through 2032. - **Silverstone Circuit (United Kingdom)** – The home of the first World Championship race in 1950 secured a new ten‑year agreement in 2024, extending the British Grand Prix to 2034. - **Circuit of the Americas (Austin, USA)** – In 2025, COTA announced a deal that will keep the United States Grand Prix at the venue through 2034, providing a decade‑long home for the American round.

- **Albert Park (Melbourne, Australia)** – Melbourne’s contract was renewed with a ten‑year extension on top of the existing agreement that ended in 2025. The deal ensures at least five season‑openers between 2025 and 2035 will be held at Albert Park.

- **Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (Montreal, Canada)** – The Canadian Grand Prix received a commitment in 2025 that extends the race at the Montreal circuit to at least 2035, giving the event another ten years on the calendar. - **Madrid Street Circuit (Spain)** – Madrid will debut its Grand Prix in September 2026 as part of a nine‑year agreement, meaning the Spanish capital will host the race annually from 2026 through 2034.

- **Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo)** – The iconic street race secured an additional extension in 2025 on top of an existing deal that runs until 2031. The new arrangement pushes Monaco’s contract out to 2035, guaranteeing the Principality’s place for at least another decade. - **Bahrain International Circuit (Sakhir, Bahrain)** – Bahrain entered Formula 1 in 2004 and most recently announced in 2022 that its contract runs through 2036, providing a long‑term home for the Middle Eastern round.

- **Las Vegas Street Circuit (Nevada, USA)** – After a spectacular debut in 2023, Las Vegas signed a ten‑year extension that keeps the race on the calendar until 2037, ensuring the American desert showcase will be a mainstay for at least a decade. - **Red Bull Ring (Spielberg, Austria)** – At the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix, officials confirmed a 16‑year extension, meaning the circuit will host races through at least 2040, one of the longest remaining contracts on the schedule. - **Miami International Autodrome (Florida, USA)** – Ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, Formula 1 announced a ten‑year extension that runs alongside the existing deal ending in 2031, effectively securing Miami’s place until 2041.

**Tracks with Uncertain Futures** - **Dutch Grand Prix (Circuit Zandvoort)** – Zandvoort’s return in 2021 was on a short‑term basis, and the venue will leave the calendar after the 2026 season. Its contract expires at the end of that year, ending a brief but popular stint. - **Mexico City Grand Prix (Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez)** – The Mexican race faced uncertainty when Sergio Pérez’s seat was not guaranteed for 2025, coinciding with the contract’s expiry.

However, in April 2025 a new three‑year agreement was reached, extending the event through 2027. - **Qiddiya (Saudi Arabia)** – While the Jeddah circuit remains under contract, a brand‑new venue at Qiddiya is under construction and could host a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as early as 2028.

The exact terms are still being negotiated, but the existing Saudi Grand Prix contract runs until the start of the next decade. **Summary of Contract Lengths** - 10‑year deals: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain (through 2036), Las Vegas (through 2037), Qatar, Saudi Arabia (Jeddah), Silverstone, Austin (through 2034), Albert Park (through 2035), Montreal (through 2035), Monaco (through 2035). - 9‑year deals: Madrid (2026‑2034). - 7‑year deals: Singapore (through 2028).

- 6‑year deals: Monza (through 2030). - 5‑year deals: Turkey, Suzuka, Interlagos, Hungary, Barcelona‑Catalunya (alternating), Spa‑Francorchamps (alternating), Shanghai, Portugal (Portimão – two‑year but noted), Bahrain (through 2036), etc. - 4‑year deals: Baku, Qatar (already counted), etc.

- 3‑year deals: Mexico City (through 2027). - 2‑year deals: Portimão (2027‑2028).

- 1‑year or less: Dutch Grand Prix (ends 2026). These contracts illustrate Formula 1’s strategy of mixing long‑term stability for flagship venues with shorter, flexible agreements for newer or less‑established races.

The sport continues to expand into new markets while preserving historic circuits, creating a calendar that balances tradition with growth.