The Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza will remain a fixture on the calendar through 2031 after a six-year contract extension.
Monza, the Temple of Speed is unique in F1 having been featured on the calendar since the sport’s inception in 1950, missing just the 1980 campaign due to circuit renovations.
Renovations are key to Monza’s future with the Italian venue’s current contract originally set to expire in 2025.
To rejuvenate the beloved venue, Monza’s track and pit lane were resurfaced along with the development of spectator passages.
The desire to carry out this work and carry out more development of Monza’s infrastructure has helped it extend its stay in F1 to the tune of six years.
“I am delighted that the Italian Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until 2031,” said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
“Monza is at the very heart of Formula 1 history and the atmosphere each year is unique as the Tifosi gather in huge numbers to cheer on Ferrari and the drivers.
“The recent upgrades to the circuit’s infrastructure and the planned investment show a strong commitment to the long-term future of Formula 1 in Italy, and I want to thank the President of the Automobile Club d’Italia, the Italian Government, and the Lombardy Region for their continued passion and commitment to our sport.
“I also want to pay tribute to our incredible fans across the country who support Formula 1 so passionately.”
F1 extension ‘a great honour’ for Monza
Angelo Sticchi Damiani, President of the Automobile Club d’Italia, added: “It’s a great honour for us, the Automobile Club of Italy (ACI), to have succeeded in guaranteeing the hosting of six more Italian Grand Prix F1 seasons at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza after 2025.
“We must thank the valuable and decisive contribution of the current President and CEO of Formula 1 Group, Stefano Domenicali, who made this contract extension possible.
“Much as we should, certainly, thank the Italian Government, the Lombardy Region, and all the local institutions that have allowed the Italian Grand Prix to attract, during the last editions, an ever-increasing number of enthusiastic fans.
“In particular, I want to emphasize the key contribution of the Italian Government and the Lombardy Region, which have invested resources in this centenarian circuit and funded the works carried out this year.
“As we all know, Monza is the oldest racetrack in the world to host a race of the World Championship, and it is also the longest-running event on the World Championship calendar.
“We are all aware that history is no longer enough.
“Following the resurfacing of the track and underpasses to improve the safety on track and for the fans, we are now faced with a new challenge in 2025: improving the quality and quantity of hospitality offerings.
“With this goal in mind, we are already working to keep ahead of the standards required by modern Formula 1.”
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