Formula 1: F1 signs new long-term deal with Melbourne: Formula 1 will be racing in Melbourne till 2035 as F1 has signed a new long-term contract, keeping the street circuit of Albert Park on the calendar. Follow F1 Canadian GP LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN.
The CEO of F1 Stefano Domenicali said, “I am delighted to confirm that Melbourne and the Albert Park circuit will continue to be on the F1 calendar until 2035. The race has always been a favourite for the fans, drivers, and the teams. Melbourne is an incredible and vibrant international city that is a perfect match for our sport.”
Formula 1: GREAT NEWS for Australian fans, F1 signs new long-term deal with Melbourne till 2035 – Check Out
“This year we saw huge crowds (419,000 fans over the race weekend made the 2022 Australian GP the largest sporting event in Australian history). We are very excited by the future in Australia as our sport continues to grow,” Domenicali added.
The Australian Grand Prix will be on the F1 race calendar until at least 2035 in Melbourne! 🇦🇺🙌#AustralianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/u4wlt80XNi
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 15, 2022
“I want to thank the Victorian Government, Daniel Andrews, Premier of Victoria, and Martin Pakula, Minister for Tourism, Sport & Major Events for their tireless support for the event in Melbourne. As well as Andrew Westacott and Paul Little from the AGPC for making this already long-term partnership secure for the future. We are all looking forward to being back in Melbourne next season with all our fans,” Domenicali concluded.
It’s official! 🏎️@F1 will remain in Melbourne until at least 2035 with @Formula2 & @FIAFormula3 joining the on-track action from 2023 🇦🇺#F1 #F2 #F3 #AusGP pic.twitter.com/yEoWYq3Do3
— F1 Australian Grand Prix (@ausgrandprix) June 15, 2022
Meanwhile, F1 made a move to Albert Park from Adelaide in 1996 and, besides the COVID-impacted 2020 and ’21 seasons, has become one of F1’s cherished venues. When the new arrangement comes to a nearby, F1 will have raced in Melbourne for about 40 years.
Formula 1: GREAT NEWS for Australian fans, F1 signs new long-term deal with Melbourne till 2035 – Check Out
Moreover, another 10-year contract between F1 and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation has expanded the arrangement until 2035. Meanwhile, they have plans in the pipeline to additionally modernize the circuit after late changes.
A change to a quicker track design, with changes to the second sector, was presented for the 2022 race. Moreover, the surface was relaid interestingly for the first time since 1996.
With the promoters having made huge investments throughout recent years, more work will be finished to additionally further develop the general fan experience and the facilities. This incorporates plans to refresh the paddocks and pitlane, with additional cutting-edge facilities for the teams.
Meanwhile, a date for the 2023 Australian Grand Prix is yet to be affirmed, in spite of the fact that it’s not liable to continue its spot as the season opener because of Bahrain’s agreement.
Formula 1: GREAT NEWS for Australian fans, F1 signs new long-term deal with Melbourne till 2035 – Check Out
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