Formula One Extends Chinese Grand Prix Contract

Formula One has extended its contract with the Chinese Grand Prix in a move that will keep the championship visiting Shanghai until 2025.

Formula One made its debut in China at the Shanghai International Circuit back in 2004, with Rubens Barrichello winning the inaugural race for Ferrari.

The race in Shanghai, which has not been held since 2019 when Formula One celebrated its 1,000th race, will not take place again in 2022 because of coronavirus restrictions. However, China’s contract was running out at the end of this season, so a new deal was required.

Commenting on the contract extension, Formula One’s President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “This is great news for all of our fans in China and we are delighted to announce this agreement that will see us racing in Shanghai until 2025.

“Our partnership with the promoter Juss Sports is incredibly strong and we look forward to continuing our long-term partnership. While we are all disappointed we could not include China on the 2022 calendar due to ongoing pandemic conditions, China will be restored to the calendar as soon as conditions allow and we look forward to being back with the fans as soon as we can.”