Formula 1 remains in Mexico: contract extended by 2028!
Formula 1 remains in Mexico: contract extended by 2028!
Mexiko-Stadt, Mexiko - On May 6, 2025, Formula 1 officially announced that the contract with the racetrack in Mexico was extended up to and including 2028. This ensures that the Mexico GP remains in Formula 1 racing calendar after the contract was originally only valid until the end of the current season. F1 boss Stefano Domenicali underlined the unique atmosphere that create the passionate Mexican fans during the races.
In addition, Alejandro Soberón Kuri, the managing director of the route operator Cie, expressed his gratitude to the government of Mexico City for the continuous support that contributed to the stability of this popular racing. In addition to Mexico, numerous other important racetracks such as Monaco, Monza and the route in China were also secured as part of new contracts.
changes in the racing calendar
A significant change affects the race track in Zandvoort, which will be removed from the racing calendar after 2026. This means that Max Verstappen, the currently most popular driver of Formula 1, can no longer play his home race in the coming years. The decision symbolizes the continuous adjustments in the racing calendar, which not only affects the most popular races, but also the strongest brands in Formula 1.
Formula 1 has shown a clear trend towards temporary and semi-permanent routes in metropolitan areas in recent years, including cities such as Singapore and Baku. This development is supported by the security requirements that have been reinforced in recent decades. Racetracks have to correspond to the highest safety standards of the FIA, and there are strict guidelines regarding route, length, width and infrastructure.
The variety of race tracks
Historically, Formula 1 events use a variety of route types that are divided into permanent, temporary and semi-permanent routes. Permanent routes, such as the Nürburgring or Monza, are permanently built for motorsport, while temporary routes, for example in Monaco, are set up on public roads. This mixed form enables new and interesting racing formats to create in urban environments.Formula 1 has used a total of 77 race tracks in 34 countries since its foundation in 1950. Among the many places, the nation with the most race tracks is the United States with a total of 12 Monaco with 70 exhibitions in this prestigious motorsport series.
In view of the years of tradition and the continued changes, the future of Formula 1 remains exciting. The renewed contract for the Mexico-GP is an example of how important this route is in the global motorsport community. Derwesten reports that the special circumstances make the difference.
For further details on the length and types of race tracks since 1950 Wikipedia an extensive and useful overview of the different running routes and their characteristics.
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