Formula One‘s iconic Monaco Grand Prix will remain on the calendar at least until 2031, after a six-year extension was announced this Thursday with a date change to June that also avoids future clashes with the Indianapolis 500.
The race through the streets of Monte Carlo was part of the first season of the world championship in 1950 and has been present since then, with the exception of 2020, during the covid-19 pandemic.
F1 said the race will be held on the first full weekend of June starting in 2026, abandoning the late May date that has historically been tied with Indianapolis.
“I am delighted that Formula One will continue racing in Monaco until 2031,” F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali said in a statement. “The streets of Monte Carlo are unique and a famous part of Formula One, and the Monaco Grand Prix remains a race that every driver dreams of winning. This agreement signals a new era of partnership and innovation between Formula One and Monaco. “.
Domenicali said the agreement “will allow us to create an optimized calendar, which reduces pressure on logistics, and lessen the environmental impact of our world championship, as we continue the path towards our Net Zero goal by 2030.”
This year’s Monaco Grand Prix was held between the Imola race (Italy) – which was held after Miami – and the Canadian race in Montreal, but the specialty now wants a more logical flow of races by region.
This year’s Monaco Grand Prix was watched by a cumulative audience of more than 70 million fans, according to Formula One, and in the United States it was the third most-watched F1 race of all time.
“The Monaco Grand Prix is the most important sporting event and continues to attract hundreds of thousands of spectators to the Principality and millions of television viewers around the world,” said Michel Boeri, president of the Automobile Club of Monaco.
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1. The Monaco Grand Prix is without a doubt one of the most renowned events in the world of motorsports, with a rich history spanning over seven decades. As the race enters a new era, what do you think is the main challenge faced by Formula One to maintain its prestige and appeal to both fans and new audiences?
2. This year’s Monaco Grand Prix saw a slight change in its schedule, shifting from late May to early June. How do you see this change affecting the overall experience for both drivers and spectators?
3. The agreement between Formula One and Monaco includes a focus on reducing the environmental impact of the sport. Can you elaborate on the steps being taken to achieve this goal, and how do you see them affect the future of motorsports as a whole?
4. The success of this year’s Monaco Grand Prix is a testament to the enduring popularity of the race, with record viewership numbers in the US. What are some of the key factors that contribute to the race’s enduring popularity, and how can Formula One use these insights to engage with new audiences?
5. As the race approaches its centenary anniversary, what are some of the unique challenges faced by Monaco in hosting such a large-scale event, and how do you see them evolving in the coming years?
