The Australian Grand Prix will keep in Melbourne till a minimum of 2035 after a 10-year settlement was introduced by Components 1. The brand new deal begins in 2025 and also will see Components 2 and Components 3 be part of the race weekend schedule for the primary time from 2023.
The 2022 Grand Prix noticed greater than 419,000 spectators go to the Albert Park circuit for the race weekend, cementing the standing of the venue that has been on the Components 1 calendar for the reason that first race in Melbourne in 1996.
“I’m delighted to verify that Melbourne and the Albert Park circuit will proceed to be on the Components 1 calendar till 2035,” Stefano Domenicali, president and chief govt of Components 1, mentioned in an announcement.
“The race has all the time been a favorite for the followers, drivers and the groups, and Melbourne is an unimaginable and vibrant worldwide metropolis that could be a excellent match for our sport.
“This yr we noticed enormous crowds and passionate followers on the Grand Prix, and we’re very excited by the long run in Australia as our sport continues to develop.”
Martin Pakula, Victoria’s Minister for Tourism, Sport & Main Occasions, emphasised how important the occasion was to the state.
“We all know how essential this occasion is to our financial system and that is why we have delivered the longest extension for the race because it has been held in Melbourne,” Pakula mentioned.
Andrew Westacott, chief govt of the Australian Grand Prix Company mentioned: “This can be a sensational announcement that’s merely nice for Melbourne and Victoria. It builds on our wealthy motor sport historical past in addition to Melbourne’s love of huge sporting occasions, and offers aspiration to the subsequent technology of Aussie racing stars. Everybody on the Australian Grand Prix Company appears to be like ahead to taking the Components One Australian Grand Prix to new ranges over the course of the subsequent 13 years.”