Following a deal to extend the race's agreement beyond 2025, the Australian Grand Prix will continue in Melbourne until 2035.
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The Australian Grand Prix has been held at Albert Park since 1996, with major investment made over the last two years to upgrade the course, spectator experience, and infrastructure. With further changes planned, notably to the paddock and pit lane, to continue the circuit’s modernization. The 2022 Australian Grand Prix attracted more than 419,000 spectators, marking it the biggest turnout for a weekend sporting event in Australia. Following a deal to extend the race’s agreement beyond 2025 by a further ten years, the Australian Grand Prix will continue in Melbourne until 2035.
In addition, starting in 2023, Formula 2 and Formula 3 will be included in the racing weekend calendar for the first time. The date for next year’s Australian Grand Prix will be announced soon, and the 2023 calendar will be subject to World Motor Sport Council approval once it is finalized.
“I am delighted to confirm that Melbourne and the Albert Park circuit will continue to be on the Formula 1 calendar until 2035. The race has always been a favorite for the fans, drivers and the teams and Melbourne is an incredible and vibrant international city that is a perfect match for our sport. This year we saw huge crowds and passionate fans at the Grand Prix, and we are very excited by the future in Australia as our sport continues to grow.” said Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1.
“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.” expressed Domenicali.
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“The Australian Grand Prix has never been bigger, with more than 419,000 people flocking to Albert Park for this year’s race. We know how important this event is to our economy and that’s why we’ve delivered the longest extension for the race since it has been held in Melbourne.” exclaimed Martin Pakula the Minister for Tourism, Sport & Major Events of the Victorian Government.
“This is a sensational announcement that is simply great for Melbourne and Victoria,” said Andrew Westacott, CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation. “It builds on our rich motor sport history as well as Melbourne’s love of big sporting events and provides aspiration to the next generation of Aussie racing stars,” said the CEO.
