Formula 1 has confirmed that the Chinese Grand Prix will stay on the calendar until at least 2030 after signing a new five-year deal.

The Shanghai International Circuit first joined the F1 schedule in 2004 and hosted the sport’s 1000th Grand Prix in 2019. After a five-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese Grand Prix returned in 2024, kicking off the season’s first sprint race and bringing extra excitement to fans.  

The event drew a massive crowd of about 200,000 fans, eager to watch their local hero, Zhou Guanyu, race at home for the first time. The outgoing Stake driver had an emotional weekend as he received overwhelming support from his home fans.  

This new deal shows Formula 1’s commitment to connecting with fans in China and growing the sport in a key market. With this agreement, China joins 11 other tracks secured through the end of the decade.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “Our return to China this season for the first time since 2019 was a fantastic moment for the sport, and it is incredible to see the levels of support that we enjoy in the country continuing to grow year-on-year.

“Shanghai is an incredible city, and the racetrack is a wonderful test for our drivers, so I am delighted that Formula 1 will continue its successful partnership with the Chinese Grand Prix for a further five years.

“I want to thank our promoter for their continued commitment and passion, and I look forward to returning to Shanghai in the new year.”

Guo Jianfei, Chairman of Shanghai Jiushi (Group) Co., Ltd., the promoter of the Chinese Grand Prix, added: "For many years, Jiushi Group and our subsidiary, Juss Sports, have always adhered to our original intention to strive for the excellence in event organization, and this renewal is a testament to that.

“It is excellent news for fans in China and is a perfect platform to showcase Shanghai to the world as millions tune in on TV globally.

“Looking ahead, we will continue to work closely with all partners, further strengthen our engagement with international audiences through the event platform, consistently improve the event quality, and better present the city charm of Shanghai.

“We fully understand that a successful Grand Prix is not only an exciting race event, but also a driving force for the whole society to develop in a more positive direction.

“In the future, we will continue to optimize the event experience through innovation and achieve a sustainable contribution to the society.”