The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will proceed to seem on the Method 1 calendar till not less than 2030 following the signing of a brand new four-year contract extension.
Baku Metropolis Circuit will return to host Method 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix yearly till not less than 2030. A brand new contract was signed between race organisers and the game over the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix’s earlier contract – signed in April 2023 – lasted till 2026, with the most recent deal being a four-year extension. Talking concerning the new contract, Method 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali highlighted the distinctive options which Baku brings to the calendar:
“There’s an unimaginable power to town of Baku and since our first Grand Prix right here in 2016 Method 1 has persistently acquired a heat and enthusiastic welcome from the folks of Azerbaijan. The circuit is exclusive, with technical sections and lengthy straights that run via the beautiful shoreline and historic previous city, delivering an eventful and entertaining race yearly. This renewal displays the sturdy belief and dedication between Method 1, the Azerbaijani Authorities, and the promoter, and paves the best way for an thrilling future within the nation. I want to thank President Ilham Aliyev and Minister Gayibov for his or her continued funding and dedication to evolving the occasion; Anar Alakbarov and the Azerbaijan Vehicle Federation for championing Method 1 within the nation; and the group at Baku Metropolis Circuit for his or her year-round efforts in delivering an distinctive expertise for our followers, drivers, and groups.”
The signing of the most recent Azerbaijan Grand Prix contract implies that each circuit which seems on the 2026 calendar is now signed as much as proceed internet hosting F1 till not less than 2028, with 4 exceptions.
Zandvoort will make its last look as host of the Dutch Grand Prix in 2026. Catalunya – former host of the Spanish Grand Prix – hosts the Barcelona Grand Prix for the primary time subsequent yr however its future past that’s unknown.
In the meantime, in america, Las Vegas is but to formally signal a deal past 2025 however is believed to be signed up till not less than 2027. Circuit of The Americas’ contract to host america Grand Prix expires in 2026 however, as one of many best-attended races of the season, its rapid future on the calendar is just not considered below risk.
Verstappen Stars in 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Max Verstappen grew to become solely the second driver, after former team-mate Sergio Perez, to take a number of wins at Baku Metropolis Circuit within the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, after championship chief Oscar Piastri dramatically crashed out on the opening lap. Off monitor, Glass Animals and Martin Garrix headlined Baku Crystal Corridor as a part of the race weekend festivities.
No attendance determine for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend has been introduced as of but. Of the 24 races within the Method 1 season, the race has the bottom attendance. In 2024, the three-day weekend attracted a file variety of 76,000 spectators.
Date Change for 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
2026 will mark a decade since Baku’s first look on the F1 calendar. The monitor joined the schedule as host of the European Grand Prix in 2016 and has appeared on the calendar below the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in yearly since, besides the coronavirus-impacted 2020 season. Subsequent yr’s race is ready to happen on September 24-26 – sooner or later sooner than beforehand introduced.
Following a request from the promoter, the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will happen on a Thursday to Saturday schedule, on account of the nation’s Remembrance Day happening on Sunday September 27. Tickets for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix are prone to go on sale in January. Sing as much as our mailing record utilizing the shape beneath to listen to about ticket updates and occasion information.
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