Formula 1 to race in Monza until 2031 with new six-year extension
Formula 1 will continue to race in Monza until 2031 following a new six-year extension. MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: At the beginning of the race, Lando Norris from McLaren and Great Britain takes the lead.
Formula 1 has revealed that the Italian Grand Prix will continue to be part of the calendar until at least 2031, thanks to a new six-year extension added to the current agreement set to expire in 2025.The recent agreement comes after major renovations to the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in preparation for the 2024 Grand Prix, where a crowd of 335,000 gathered over the weekend to witness Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc clinch victory.
Constructed in 1922, Monza—often referred to as The Temple of Speed—has been a regular venue for the Grand Prix since the first World Championship in 1950. It has only missed hosting duties once, in 1980 when it was closed for renovations. Situated just northeast of Milan, a global hub for culture and fashion, this circuit stretches over 5.8 kilometers and features some of the fastest laps on the Formula One calendar with drivers maintaining full throttle across nearly 80% of each lap.In 2020, Monza witnessed the fastest Formula 1 lap in history based on average speed.
Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for the Italian Grand Prix that year with a qualifying time of just 1 minute and 18.887 seconds, achieving an impressive average speed of 264.362 km/h.Five drivers from the current grid—Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Pierre Gasly, and Max Verstappen—have triumphed at the Temple of Speed. They join a prestigious list of motorsport legends like Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jackie Stewart,Niki Lauda,Ayrton Senna,and Michael Schumacher who have all claimed victory at the Italian Grand Prix.
MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari, the race winner, waves to fans fromCharles Leclerc claimed a remarkable win for Ferrari at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix.Formula 1 is experiencing robust growth in Italy, with a cumulative broadcast audience reaching 183.3 million in 2023 and a notable 16% increase in social media followers last season.
The Italian Grand Prix for the year 2025 is scheduled to occur from September 5th to September 7th, welcoming fans once again during this thrilling event.Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, expressed his excitement about the Italian Grand Prix being secured on the calendar through 2031.
He emphasized Monza’s integral role in F1 history and highlighted the unique atmosphere created annually by the passionate Tifosi who come out in large numbers to support Ferrari and its drivers.The recent enhancements to the circuit’s infrastructure and upcoming investments demonstrate a strong dedication to securing Formula 1’s long-term presence in Italy. I would like to express my gratitude to the President of the Automobile Club d’Italia, as well as the Italian Government and Lombardy Region, for their unwavering passion and commitment towards our sport.
Additionally, I wish to acknowledge our amazing fans throughout Italy who passionately support Formula 1.Announcement Regarding General Motors’ Application to Enter the FIA Formula One World Championship in 2026Angelo Sticchi Damiani, President of the Automobile Club d’Italia, expressed that it is a tremendous honor for the Automobile Club of Italy (ACI) to have secured six additional seasons of hosting the Italian Grand Prix at Autodromo Nazionale Monza beyond 2025.
We owe our gratitude to Stefano Domenicali, the current President and CEO of Formula 1 Group, for his vital role in making this contract extension a reality. Additionally, we extend our thanks to the Italian Government, Lombardy Region, and local institutions that have helped draw an increasing number of passionate fans to recent editions of the Italian Grand Prix.I especially want to highlight the significant contributions made by the Italian Government and the Lombardy Region.
They have invested resources into this century-old circuit and financed the projects completed this year.Monza holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest racetrack to host a World Championship race and boasts the longest history on that calendar.
However, we recognize that tradition alone is not sufficient anymore. After resurfacing sections of the track and upgrading underpasses for enhanced safety both on-track and for spectators, our next challenge in 2025 will be to enhance both quality and quantity within our hospitality offerings. With this objective, we are proactively striving to meet or exceed modern Formula 1 standards.
