The Belgian Grand Prix has signed a groundbreaking contract to remain part of the Formula 1 calendar for four out of six years from 2026 to 2031, hosting races at the historic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in 2026, 2027, 2029, and 2031, while being replaced by other events in 2028 and 2030.
This rotational deal, a first for F1, aims to balance traditional European races with new global venues amid a crowded schedule that currently includes 24 races.
Potential replacements for Spa have not yet been confirmed, but Spain’s Barcelona circuit and Italy’s Imola are keen to retain their slots.
Meanwhile, F1 is considering returns to France, Germany, and Turkey, alongside ambitions for new races in Rwanda and Thailand by 2028 and 2030, respectively.
F1 President Stefano Domenicali praised Spa as one of the finest tracks in the world, highlighting recent facility upgrades and support from the Government of Wallonia. The deal underscores F1’s efforts to balance its European roots with expansion as it approaches a 25-race annual limit, with new regulatory contracts set to take effect in 2026.
BREAKING: We’ve agreed a multi-year extension with the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps that will see the #BelgianGP on the calendar in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031! 🇧🇪#F1 pic.twitter.com/IPexBCYzEc
— Formula 1 (@F1) January 8, 2025
