Formula 1 has announced an extension for the Belgian Grand Prix that will see the event remain on the sport’s calendar on a rotational basis until at least 2031.
The race at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit was entering the final year of its previous deal in the upcoming 2025 season.
The new terms will see Belgium host a race in four of the next six seasons – in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031.
F1’s organisers have yet to confirm which track will rotate with Belgium by hosting in 2028 and 2030, but the move is designed to provide the flexibility to satisfy the significant demand from circuits to join the 24-race calendar.
“The Belgian Grand Prix was one of the races that made up our maiden Championship in 1950, so as we kick off our 75th anniversary year it is fitting that we can share the news of this important extension,” said F1 president Stefano Domenicali.
“Spa-Francorchamps is rightly lauded by drivers and fans alike as one of the finest racetracks in the world and it has played host to some incredible moments over its many seasons in Formula 1.
“In recent years it has undergone significant work to improve the facility and overall fan experience, and I would like to pay tribute to the promoter and the Government of Wallonia for their dedication and passionate support for Formula 1 in Belgium.”
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In December, F1 announced the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will drop off the calendar after 2026.
The new Madrid Grand Prix will join the F1 schedule from 2026 to take over the running of the Spanish Grand Prix, so the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya could be an option to be on the calendar in the two years Belgium does not hold a race in 2028 and 2030.
F1 may also be looking to create more space in the calendar as this year’s schedule features 24 events, including six Sprints with the season starting at the Australian Grand Prix on March 14-16 and concluding with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 5-7.
The recent surge in interest in F1 means several countries are keen to stage a Grand Prix, with Rwanda launching a bid to bring the championship back to Africa for the first time in over three decades.
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2025-01-08 03:00:00