Formula 1 has announced that the Canadian Grand Prix will stay on the calendar until at least 2035, ensuring the race at its current venue will complete seven decades in the sport.
The race, a fan and driver favourite, has been held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, then known as the Circuit Ile Notre-Dame, since 1978, having previously been held at Mosport Park and Circuit Mont-Treblant.
The previous deal between F1 and the circuit promoters had been in place until 2031,
F1’s 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.
“I would like to thank the promoter, Octane Racing Group, for their continued efforts in upgrading this iconic venue in recent years, and all local, regional, and national political stakeholders who have worked closely together to make this event what it is today. I would also like to thank our incredible Canadian fans. I look forward to creating more unforgettable moments in Montreal with you over the next 10 years.”
New agreement ‘reflects iconic status’ of the race
Jean-Phillipe Paradis, head of the race itself, shared Domenicali’s enthusiasm.
“We are incredibly proud to confirm that the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada will continue its yearly stop in Montreal for another decade, through 2035,” he said.
“This renewed agreement reflects the iconic status of our race, with its rich heritage, its unique setting in a city where F1 takes over downtown, and its place on the global stage.
“We’re thrilled to offer fans, communities, and the world 10 more years of world-class racing, as we work to build a best-in-class Grand Prix that showcases Canada, Québec, and Montreal at their very best.”
Last week, F1’s release of its 2026 calendar confirmed that Canada will be staged in May, as opposed to its traditional June slot, and will clash with the Indy500.
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