Formula 1 extends Canadian Grand Prix through 2035 with long-term media deal
The Canadian Grand Prix is the oldest Formula 1 race held outside Europe, with the 54th edition taking place recently since its inaugural run in 1967
HYDERABAD: Formula 1 has today announced that the Canadian Grand Prix will race into its seventh decade following a new four-year agreement with the Promoter, Octane Racing Group, and the Governments of Canada and Québec. This agreement will keep the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on the calendar through to the 2035 season inclusive. The renewal also included a long-term extension to Bell Media’s media rights deal.
The Canadian Grand Prix is the oldest Formula 1 race held outside Europe, with the 54th edition taking place recently since its inaugural run in 1967. The Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, named after legendary Canadian F1 driver Gilles Villeneuve, became the permanent host in 1978 and is loved by drivers and fans alike for its heavy-braking chicanes, the hairpin, and the Wall of Champions.
Four current drivers — George Russell, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Fernando Alonso — have all claimed victory at the 4.36 km circuit. Hamilton and Michael Schumacher share the record for most wins at the venue (7 each).
In recent years, Octane Racing Group has significantly modernised infrastructure, and will continue investing to meet Formula 1’s global growth. Additionally, the promoter and stakeholders from multiple government bodies have agreed to move the event to an earlier slot from 2026 onwards to support calendar rationalisation.
Stefano Domenicali, president & CEO of Formula, said as Formula 1 would celebrate its 75th anniversary, it was fitting that that had announced an extension with the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that has such incredible history.
“I am delighted to confirm that we will continue racing here through to 2035 and that our media rights deal with Bell Media is also extending. Thank you to Octane Racing Group and our Canadian fans.” he said.
Jean-Philippe Paradis, SVP at Bell and President, F1 Grand Prix du Canada, said they were incredibly proud to confirm that the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada would continue its yearly stop in Montréal through 2035.
