F1 NEWS: F1 reveal HUGE new contract extension in official a…R

F1 reveal HUGE new contract extension in official announcement

F1 have announced a huge new contract extension for the Canadian Grand Prix, with the race set to remain on the calendar until at least the 2035 season.

The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has become a mainstay of the F1 schedule, first taking its place in 1978 when it was known as the Ile Notre-Dame Circuit.

Gilles Villeneuve himself claimed victory in his home country in that particular year, and it has remained since then – barring a few years here and there due to unforeseen circumstances

The 2025 event took place last weekend, with Mercedes‘ George Russell claiming victory from Max Verstappen and team-mate Kimi Antonelli.

Now, it is set to be a feature for at least 10 more years, with F1 announcing that it will remain on the calendar until the 2035 season.

In an official statement, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “As Formula 1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is fitting that we have announced an extension with the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that has such incredible history in our sport and is named after a true legend in Gilles Villeneuve. “Montreal is an incredible city, full of energy and passionate fans, and I am delighted to confirm that we will continue racing here through to the 2035 season and that our media rights deal with Bell Media is also extending in the long term.