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Monaco to stay on F1 calendar until at least 2035
The Monaco Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2035, following the signing of a four-year contract extension.
Monaco’s previous deal ran until 2031 following numerous organizational changes, and the iconic street race has now further extended that to cover the next decade. The deal brings it in line with both Canada and Madrid’s new race that are also set to run until 2035, while only Bahrain (2036), Melbourne (2037), Miami and Austria (2041) have longer deals.
“The streets of Monaco have been echoing with the sound of Formula 1 since the earliest days of the sport, so I’m delighted to announce the extension of this fantastic event to 2035,” F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said. "It is an iconic race that is loved by all drivers and fans, with a unique vibe thanks to its location on the world’s most glamorous Principality. I would like to say a special thank you to His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Michel Boeri, President of the Automobile Club of Monaco and everyone involved in securing the long-term future of this historic partnership.”
Both Monaco and F1 are intrinsically linked, with the race having been held on 71 occasions – behind only Monza as a venue – and Prince Albert II says it is an event that is a part of its identity.
“The renewal of the Monaco Grand Prix until 2035 is in keeping with a sporting and historical tradition to which the Principality remains deeply attached,” Prince Albert II said. “I can only welcome this renewed commitment, which is testament to our collective success, the excellence of our collaboration with Formula 1, and the unique place that Monaco occupies in the international motorsport landscape.”
Monaco’s previous extension moved the race date to early June to allow more regionalization of the calendar, starting next year when the Canadian Grand Prix will follow Miami.
The extension means there are now 16 of the current 24 venues with confirmed deals into the 2030s, with potential new races in Thailand and South Africa – among other countries – showing an interest in joining the calendar.
Chris Medland
While studying Sports Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire, Chris managed to talk his way into working at the British Grand Prix in 2008 and was retained for three years before joining ESPN F1 as Assistant Editor. After three further years at ESPN, a spell as F1 Editor at Crash Media Group was followed by the major task of launching F1i.com’s English-language website and running it as Editor. Present at every race since the start of 2014, he has continued building his freelance portfolio, working with international titles. As well as writing for RACER, his broadcast work includes television appearances on F1 TV and as a presenter and reporter on North America's live radio coverage on SiriusXM.
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