F1 Extends Canadian Grand Prix Contract Through 2035

The Canadian Grand Prix will remain a fixture on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2035 after a new contract extension was signed by F1, the promoters Octane Racing Group, and local governments. This four-year extension, announced following a successful 2025 race, builds on previous agreements and secures the event’s place at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, a venue known for its rich history and vibrant fan base. F1 president Stefano Domenicali highlighted the race’s significance as part of the sport’s 75th anniversary and praised the continued investments and upgrades made by the promoters. The race, which first appeared on the calendar in 1967 and moved to its current circuit in 1978, is celebrated for its unpredictable racing and iconic status in North America. The 2026 event will be held earlier in the year, moving to May 24 to follow the Miami Grand Prix, reducing travel and environmental impacts. Local officials emphasized the Grand Prix’s economic benefits to Montreal, with hundreds of thousands attending recent editions, reaffirming its importance to the region and global motorsport.