Formula 1 will extend the Australian Grand Prix contract for another two years. The contract ran until the end of 2035, but thanks to the new contract the Grand Prix will run until the end of 2037.
This is what the Australian newspaper claims The age. The Grand Prix is scheduled for April 2 next year. This makes it the third race of the 2023 season; however, in years to come, the race would often be the first race of the season.
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Between 2024 and 2037, the Melbourne Grand Prix will open the Formula 1 season four times. This is due to Ramadan, which complicates the situation for other circuits and races.
The timing of the contract extension is surprising, as Grand Prix has already received a contract extension six months ago until the end of 2035.
In 2020 and 2021, the Australian Grand Prix was canceled due to the coronavirus. In 2020 it was the first race canceled due to the coronavirus crisis due to infections in the paddock.
Westcott
Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Andrew Westacott will also retire after the 2023 race.
“It has been a source of immense pride to have worked for the Australian Grand Prix Corporation for so many years and to work so closely with the great AGPC team and everyone involved in our great events industry including Formula 1 and the MotoGP.
“Thirty events, some cancellations along the way and a record crowd in 2022 it was all for special moments.he said His successor will be announced later.
