Method 1 has introduced it has signed a brand new contract with the promoters of its Canadian Grand Prix, holding the Montreal race on the calendar till 2035.
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve occasion’s earlier contract ran till 2031, however following discussions that deal has now been prolonged by one other six years. The renewal additionally contains an extension to Bell Media’s media rights deal.
“As Method 1 celebrates its seventy fifth anniversary, it’s becoming that we’ve got introduced an extension with the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that has such unbelievable historical past in our sport and is called after a real legend in Gilles Villeneuve,” stated F1 chief Stefano Domenicali.
“Montreal is an unbelievable metropolis, stuffed with power and passionate followers, and I’m delighted to substantiate that we are going to proceed racing right here by way of to the 2035 season and that our media rights cope with Bell Media can be extending in the long run.
“I want to thank the promoter, Octane Racing Group, for his or her continued efforts in upgrading this iconic venue in recent times, and all native, regional, and nationwide political stakeholders who’ve labored carefully collectively to make this occasion what it’s at present. I’d additionally wish to thank our unbelievable Canadian followers. I sit up for creating extra unforgettable moments in Montreal with you over the subsequent 10 years.”
The top of the race, Jean-Philippe Paradis, added: “We’re extremely proud to substantiate that the Method 1 Grand Prix du Canada will proceed its yearly cease in Montreal for one more decade, by way of 2035.
Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the Method One Group
Photograph by: Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Pictures
“This renewed settlement displays the long-lasting standing of our race, with its wealthy heritage, its distinctive setting in a metropolis the place F1 takes over downtown, and its place on the worldwide stage.
“We’re thrilled to supply followers, communities, and the world 10 extra years of world-class racing, as we work to construct a best-in-class Grand Prix that showcases Canada, Québec, and Montreal at their absolute best.”
In current months, Montreal has agreed to maneuver from its conventional June date to the second half of Could, so F1 might obtain its long-standing goal of bringing it nearer to the Miami Grand Prix.
The occasion on Montreal’s tough to entry Ile Notre-Dame had additionally come underneath elevated stress to resolve a few of its operational weaknesses, with Paradis taking up from long-time promoter Francois Dumontier after final yr’s version.
Chatting with Canadian information outlet CBC, Paradis stated there’s a three-year plan in place to enhance the occasion, which began in 2025 with expanded hospitality areas for the groups and the addition of an entry manner over the Victoria Bridge to relieve visitors congestion.
“There was one thing the place folks wished to make it completely different. We need to convey Canada to a high quartile GP,” he stated. “There is a path for us to get there, and we wished to showcase that there’s some enchancment.”
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