This Wednesday, January 8, F1 confirmed the extension of the Belgian Grand Prix until 2031. Historically, the extensions of the Belgian Grand Prix were negotiated over one or two years, constantly leaving uncertainty over the future of the test. But this time, thanks to significant investments in infrastructure and compliance with modern F1 standards, the Spa-Francorchamps circuit is securing its medium-term future. However, it will forgo two of the next six editions (2028 and 2030) in order to allow a rotation of European rounds on the calendar.
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Announcing the news, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali did not hide his relief. “Belgium is one of the countries that have hosted a Grand Prix since the origin of F1 in 1950. In 2025, we will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the world championship and even the centenary of the first Grand Prix run at Spa in 1925.” Indeed, a hundred years ago, the Belgian road circuit hosted the very first European Grand Prix, won by the Alfa Romeo P2 of Antonio Ascari, father of double world champion Alberto Ascari, the last Italian driver to have been crowned in Formula 1.
The absence of the Grand Prix in 2028 and 2030 still raises questions, but above all it reflects F1’s desire to ensure greater flexibility in its calendar. This strategy also offers organizers the opportunity to spread organizational costs over six years, while preserving the visibility of the circuit in the world of F1.
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