The Australian Grand Prix will remain in Melbourne until 2035, following an agreement to extend the race deal beyond 2025 for another 10 years. In addition, Formula 2 and Formula 3 will be included for the first time in the racing weekend program from 2023.
More than 419,000 fans visited Albert Park for the 2022 Australian Grand Prix in April, making it the largest crowd ever for a weekend sporting event in Australia.
Albert Park has hosted the Australian Grand Prix since 1996, with a major investment made over the past two years to improve the circuit, the fan experience and facilities, while further improvements are planned, including the paddock and the pit lane, to be continued. circuit modernization.
The date for next year’s Australian Grand Prix will be made available in due course and, once the 2023 calendar is over, will be subject to the approval of the World Motor Sport Council.
Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, said: “I am delighted to confirm that Melbourne and the Albert Park circuit will continue to be on the Formula 1 calendar until 2035. The race has always been one of the favorite for fans, riders and teams and Melbourne is an amazing and vibrant international city that is a perfect match for our sport.
“This year we have seen great crowds and fans at the Grand Prix, and we are very excited about the future in Australia as our sport continues to grow. I want to thank the Victorian government, Daniel Andrews, Victoria’s Prime Minister and Martin Pakula, Minister of Tourism, Sports and Events are important for their tireless support of the Melbourne event, as well as Andrew Westacott and Paul Little of the AGPC for doing so, a long-term partnership that is sure to be the future. Melbourne next season with all our fans. “
Martin Pakula, the Victorian government’s Minister for Tourism, Sports and Major Events, said: “The Australian Grand Prix has never been bigger, with more than 419,000 people flocking to Albert Park for this year’s race. how important this event is to our economy and that is why we have delivered the longest run of the race since it was held in Melbourne. “
Andrew Grandacott, CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, said: “This is a sensational announcement that is simply fantastic for Melbourne and Victoria. It is based on our rich history of motor sports as well as the Melbourne’s love for major sporting events and aspirations for the next generation of Australian racing stars We are proud of our strong relationship with Formula 1 and together we will grow sport in Australia and the wider region of Asia “Everyone at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation hopes to take the Australian Formula One Grand Prix to new levels over the next 13 years.”