F1 confirms plans to race in Canada until 2035

Formula 1 has announced it has signed a new contract with the promoters of its Canadian Grand Prix, keeping the Montreal race on the calendar until 2035.

The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve event’s previous contract ran until 2031, but following discussions that deal has now been extended by another six years. The renewal also includes an extension to Bell Media’s media rights deal.

“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,” said F1 chief Stefano Domenicali.

“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.”

The head of the race, Jean-Philippe Paradis, added: “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.

Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the Formula One Group

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“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.”

In recent months, Montreal has agreed to move from its traditional June date to the second half of May, so F1 could achieve its long-standing objective of bringing it closer to the Miami Grand Prix.

The event on Montreal’s difficult to access Ile Notre-Dame had also come under increased pressure to solve some of its operational weaknesses, with Paradis taking over from long-time promoter Francois Dumontier after last year’s edition.

Speaking to Canadian news outlet CBC, Paradis said there is a three-year plan in place to improve the event, which started in 2025 with expanded hospitality areas for the teams and the addition of an access way over the Victoria Bridge to relieve traffic congestion.

“There was something where people wanted to make it different. We want to bring Canada to a top quartile GP,” he said. “There’s a path for us to get there, and we wanted to showcase that there is some improvement.”