Motorsports
These are contracts signed by circuits to maintain F1 GP.
Madrid continues to accelerate with a determination to host F1 again from 2026 after more than 40 years, and Barcelona is just taking advantage of the contract it signed until 2026 in exchange for some improvements in the leonin conditions imposed by F1. F1’s Solomonic decision is expected to be announced shortly. The problem lies in 2026, as Liberty Media does not want the two GGPPs to coexist.
There is talk of a 10-year deal with an annual fee triple what Barcelona-Catalunya currently pays for the Spanish Grand Prix, which would see the Madrid city circuit join the Sakhir circuit, which has secured the Bahrain Grand Prix. It will be level. 2036. The contract for Melbourne’s Albert Park Street Circuit is the longest, running until 2037.
A classic circuit like barcelona-catalonia That’s not the only thing at stake in the mid-term calendar. In the short term, Silverstone and Suzuka’s contracts expire next year in 2024, while Imola, Monza, Monte Carlo, Spa, Zandvoort, Mexico and Las Vegas have signed contracts until 2025, but after recent events There are already talks of signing a contract due to his fierce nature. An exemplary case is Shanghai, which also has a contract until 2025, but has been removed from the contract every year since 2020.
1
Until 2037
melbourne
F1 has visited Melbourne uninterrupted since 1996, with the Australian Grand Prix guaranteed until 2037. The original contract expired at the end of 2025, but a 10-year renewal until 2035 was announced in June 2022, and an additional two years were added in December. , until 2037.
2
Until 2036
Sakhir
The semi-annual extension in Melbourne has been on the calendar since 2004, with the Bahrain Grand Prix starting in 2021 providing the longest contract until 2036, with a 15-year extension in 2022. This is the longest contract between a promoter and F1.
3
Until 2032
Hungaroring and Lusail
The Hungaroring has been scheduled since 1986 and is expected to renew its much aging infrastructure in exchange for a final refurbishment until 2032. Lusail started out as a circuit hosting the MotoGP GGPP, but after entering F1 for the first time in 2021, they got a taste of it and signed a 10-year contract after renovating the facility. Las Vegas’ contract extension through 2032 is expected to be announced soon.
Four
Until 2031
Jeddah, Miami, Montreal
The semi-permanent Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal has been one of the classics of the calendar since 1987. In 2017, they signed a contract until 2029, and last year they signed an extension until 2031. Miami signed him to a 10-year contract and was already enjoying success. The first appointments will begin in 2022. A year earlier, also after a 10-year contract, Jeddah hosted its first Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia. It looks like it will remain in Jeddah until 2027, after which the relay will be ready at the Qudiya circuit.
Five
Until 2030
Red Bull Ring, Interlagos, Yas Marina
In 2014, with the backing of the late Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, F1 returned to Austria, but it was still pending a final multi-year renewal until 2030. More recently, Sao Paulo was relaunched as F1 in November last year. The Abu Dhabi promoter has renewed his contract for nine years until 2030 in the hopes of continuing to close out the championship. Yas Marina has been his regular since 2009.
6
Until 2028
Singapore
In 2008, the Marina Bay Street Circuit made history by hosting its first night race, but the last contract signed was for seven years until 2028. After that, its future is uncertain.
7
Until 2026
Baku, Barcelona-Catalonia, Austin
The previous renewal of the Spanish Grand Prix was already complicated, but in the end they succeeded in securing a five-year contract until 2026 in exchange for the renewal of the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit. Then comes the mighty Madrid Project, which has shaken up fixed-headquartered F1 since 1991. Azerbaijan has been on the calendar since 2016. The contract expires in 2024 and has been extended until 2026. COTA in Austin is the home of GP USA. Considering his F1 popularity in the country since 2012, a renewal from 2026 onwards is easily assured.
8
Until 2025
Imola, Monza, Monte Carlo, Spa-Francorchamps, Zandvoort, Mexico, Las Vegas, Shanghai
Most of Europe’s ‘old school’ circuits will end their contracts in 2025, but given Liberty Media’s philosophy of putting business first, they will not hesitate to retire these classic circuits. Zandvoort has recovered in 2021 due to the Verstappen effect and should be safe for more than two years since the last update. Monza and Imola are in competition with each other, with the second being the weak link. Spas are no different, walking a tightrope since the pandemic. If there are strong Mexican investors behind Madrid, that means the Mexican Grand Prix could be in jeopardy, possibly beyond 2025. F1 is unthinkable without Monaco, and with Las Vegas waiting in principle to announce an extension until 2032, Monte Carlo looks untouchable. In Shanghai’s case, Paradigmatic has a contract until 2025, but it was removed from the calendar after 2020 after it was announced.
9
Until 2024
Silverstone and Suzuka
The British Grand Prix has existed since the first edition in 1950, its first home being Silverstone, but since 1987 it has been held at an uninterrupted venue after alternating between Brad Hatch and Aintree. It continued to be. Seven of the 10 teams are based in the British territory, but renewals in the last five years have already been difficult. It seems that neither the Japanese GP nor Suzuka will leave F1, but it has taken time to update them, and the last time they were updated was only for three years.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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Motorsports
Legendary rally champion reacted to Ferrari’s decision regarding his son
Carlos Sainz Sr., father of Carlos Sainz and two-time world rally champion, has commented on Ferrari’s decision to replace his son with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Sainz was left without a seat at Ferrari last year and later joined Williams. In 2025, the Spaniard outperformed Hamilton and achieved two podiums, while the Briton had none.
Carlos Sainz Sr. emphasized that neither he nor his son criticized Hamilton:
“It’s not our problem, it’s not Carlos’ problem. Ferrari was close to winning the constructors’ championship in 2024, but this year the team has faced difficulties. My advice, and Carlos agrees, is to focus on your work. The world is already too complex to worry about everyone. Let people draw their own conclusions,” he said.
At the same time, Sainz Sr. believes that his son can become a world champion:
“I have a lot of confidence in him and I want to believe that it is possible. I am his father and I have seen how talented he is. If he is in the right place at the right time, he can really achieve this. Everything has to match perfectly. He works and fights for it,” he added.
The rally champion also noted that success depends on the car and the team:
“Unfortunately, I don’t have a crystal ball to know how teams are preparing for radical changes in F1. It all depends on the engine and the chassis. It would be good for Williams to produce a competitive car and fight for the podium. Now they can be at the bottom, middle or top of the table and under the new rules the stronger teams have more resources.”
Source: Sport UA
Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.
Motorsports
The 5 richest Formula 1 pilots. Schumacher is beyond competition
Formula 1 pilots’ salaries have long been record-breaking, and the championship’s leading stars regularly appear on the list of the world’s highest-paid athletes.
The current F1 squad is one of the richest in the history of the series, which is directly linked to the sharp increase in the championship’s global popularity in recent years.
But large contracts account for only a fraction of total revenue. Advertising deals, bonuses, business ventures and investments have allowed individual pilots to amass fortunes that far exceed the earnings of most of their peers. According to Racing News 365, it was these Formula 1 drivers who managed to build the largest financial empires in the history of the championship, leaving others far behind.
The richest F1 drivers in history
1) Michael Schumacher – $790 million
2) Lewis Hamilton – $304 million
3) Fernando Alonso – $264 million
4) Kimi Raikkonen – $254 million
5) Niki Lauda – $203 million
Source: Sport UA
Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.
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Mercedes leader challenges Verstappen: “He’s the one I want to fight with”
Mercedes driver George Russell says he is ready to prove his ability to challenge for the Formula 1 championship and is not afraid to confront Max Verstappen directly.
The Briton had been driving for Mercedes for four seasons but joined the Brackley team just as it lost its leading position. During this time, Russell achieved five Grand Prix victories but had to watch Verstappen and Lando Norris win the titles.
On the eve of major regulatory changes in 2026, many experts see Mercedes as one of the favorites of the new technical cycle. Russell hopes this will be his chance to consistently compete at the top.
“I’m confident I can compete with the best. Max is the gold standard right now,” said Russell.
I would like to fight him head on. “This is the only pilot next to whom you can really test your level.”
After Lewis Hamilton moved to Ferrari, Russell established himself as the leader of Mercedes. The 27-year-old compares his situation to the career of Michael Schumacher, who won his first championship after working for Ferrari for five years.
“You either fight for the championship or you don’t. Nobody dreams of fighting for second place. I’m ready to take my chances and I understand that patience is required,” concluded Russell.
Source: Sport UA
Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.
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