Monaco’s Future Secured: The Grand Prix Will Race on Until 2035

Formula 1 and the Automobile Club of Monaco have finalized a contract extension that keeps the Monaco Grand Prix on the calendar until 2035, adding four additional years to the current agreement running until 2031. The decision confirms that some races transcend pure spectacle and become sporting heritage.

This renewal marks the second in less than twelve months for the world’s most iconic street circuit. The first pact, signed last November, had already secured Monaco’s continuity beyond 2025.

“It’s an iconic race, loved by all drivers and fans,” declared Stefano Domenicali, F1 CEO, highlighting the unique atmosphere offered by the glamorous Principality. The agreement reinforces Liberty Media’s strategy of closing long-term contracts in key markets.

The Grand Prix will experience significant modifications. Starting in 2026, it will move from its traditional late-May slot to the first weekend of June. This decision eliminates the historic conflict with the Indianapolis 500, which will now coincide with the Canadian Grand Prix.

The Monte-Carlo circuit has faced recent criticism for limited overtaking opportunities on its narrow streets. This year, the FIA introduced a controversial experiment: a mandatory two-pit stop strategy. This measure sought to generate alternative strategies on a track where overtaking is virtually impossible. The FIA maintains its commitment to making Monaco races more dynamic.

Since its debut in the first world championship calendar in 1950, Monaco has been synonymous with F1 prestige. It has only been absent from the calendar on rare occasions since 1955. Its economic impact is considerable: a 2017 study by the Monaco Institute of Statistics revealed that the race weekend generates €90 million for the Principality. It’s not just about F1; it’s a territorial marketing operation that positions Monaco as a symbol of global exclusivity.

The race maintains unique privileges. It’s the only one whose commercial rights are exploited directly by the local promoter, not Liberty Media. Until 2023, it also produced its own television coverage through Tele Monte-Carlo before F1 assumed this responsibility to standardize transmission.

The 2035 agreement consolidates Monaco as the European crown jewel, guaranteeing that future generations of drivers will continue pursuing glory on the Principality’s legendary streets. It’s the only place where drivers risk their careers for pure glory, where winning means more than championship points.

The renewal until 2035 closes a chapter of uncertainty and opens another of stability. In an increasingly globalized calendar where new markets compete for spaces, the Principality has demonstrated that history and prestige still have a price. In a sport obsessed with innovation, Monaco represents permanence—proof that some traditions are too valuable to sacrifice on the altar of entertainment.