Formula 1 has announced the Italian Grand Prix will remain at Monza until at least the 2031 season.
Monza’s previous contract was due to expire after next year’s race, but a new six-year extension has been agreed that will retain its place on the calendar. F1 says the sport is seeing continued strong growth in Italy, citing a cumulative broadcast audience of 183.3 million in 2023, and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the passionate fan base is central to the sport.
“I am delighted that the Italian Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until 2031,” Domenicali said. “Monza is at the very heart of Formula 1 history and the atmosphere each year is unique as the Tifosi gather in huge numbers to cheer on Ferrari and the drivers.
“The recent upgrades to the circuit’s infrastructure and the planned investment show a strong commitment to the long-term future of Formula 1 in Italy, and I want to thank the president of the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI), the Italian Government, and the Lombardy Region for their continued passion and commitment to our sport. I also want to pay tribute to our incredible fans across the country who support Formula 1 so passionately.”
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ACI president Angelo Sticchi Damiani says the commitment to F1 was shown by recent remedial work, and that Monza will not only rely on its history to guarantee a place on the calendar.
“It’s a great honor for us, the Automobile Club of Italy, to have succeeded in guaranteeing the hosting of six more Italian Grand Prix F1 seasons at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza after 2025,” Sticchi Damiani said. “We must thank the valuable and decisive contribution of the current president and CEO of Formula 1 Group, Stefano Domenicali, who made this contract extension possible.
“Much as we should, certainly, thank the Italian Government, the Lombardy Region, and all the local institutions that have allowed the Italian Grand Prix to attract, during the last editions, an ever-increasing number of enthusiastic fans. In particular, I want to emphasize the key contribution of the Italian Government and the Lombardy Region, which have invested resources in this centenarian circuit and funded the works carried out this year.
“As we all know, Monza is the oldest racetrack in the world to host a race of the world championship, and it is also the longest-running event on the world championship calendar. We are all aware that history is no longer enough.
“Following the resurfacing of the track and underpasses to improve the safety on track and for the fans, we are now faced with a new challenge in 2025: improving the quality and quantity of hospitality offerings. With this goal in mind, we are already working to keep ahead of the standards required by modern Formula 1.”
Monza’s contract extension follows recent new deals for Monaco and Canada, that also came with date changes for those races.