It’s official: the Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2035. The contract with the event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has been extended by four years. This means the Grand Prix is entering its seventh decade as a Formula 1 circuit.
The Canadian GP was held just last weekend. George Russell was crowned the winner of the Canadian race weekend, closely followed by Max Verstappen. The Dutchman has also had quite a bit of success on the Canadian circuit, having won the race three times in the past. Only Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton, who shares the record for most wins of the Canadian GP, seven, with Michael Schumacher, have claimed victory from the current grid.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has been on the F1 calendar since 1978 and is known, among other things, for its iconic Wall of Champions. The Canadian GP has been around for a while and in recent years has been significantly refurbished by promoter Octane Racing Group. This includes improvements to the infrastructure. This was reason enough for F1 to keep the race on the calendar until 2035.
Gilles Villeneuve
“As Formula 1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is fitting that we have announced an extension with the Canadian Grand Prix,” says Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali in the press release. “It’s a race that has such an incredible history in our sport. It’s also named after a true legend in Gilles Villeneuve.” Former F1 driver and Canadian Villeneuve won six races in his career. He died in 1982 during the Grand Prix weekend in Belgium.”
