MADRID, 16 Jun. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Formula 1 has extended its agreement with Melbourne so that the Australian Grand Prix will be held at the Albert Park circuit for at least another ten years, until 2035, with the news that Formula 2 and Formula 3 will join the venue for the first time. once in 2023, according to a statement this Thursday.
“The Australian Grand Prix will remain in Melbourne until 2035, following an agreement to extend the link with the race beyond 2025, for a further 10 years. In addition, Formula 2 and Formula 3 will join the calendar for the first time at from 20232, confirmed the competition.
After 419,000 fans thrilled to Formula 1 at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix, Formula 1 shows its confidence in the sports venue, which has hosted the event since 1996. In addition, they made a significant investment in the last two years to improve the circuit, the fan experience and the facilities, while further improvements to the paddock and pit lane are planned to continue with the modernization of the track.
The date of the 2023 Australian Grand Prix is yet to be confirmed, in a season in which the Formula 2 and Formula 3 tests will also be incorporated into the circuit, for the first time in its history.
The president and CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, was “delighted” to confirm this news. “The race has always been a favorite of fans, drivers and teams and Melbourne is an amazing and vibrant international city, a perfect match for our sport,” he said.
“This year we saw passionate fans at the Grand Prix, and we are very excited for the future in Australia as our sport continues to grow. We are all looking forward to returning to Melbourne next season with all our fans,” added Domenicali, who thanked the support of the country’s institutions.
For his part, Andrew Westacott, CEO of the Australian Grand Prix, noted that the agreement “is based on Melbourne’s love of great sporting events”. “It provides aspirations for the next generation of racing stars. We are proud of our strong relationship with Formula 1 and together we will grow the sport in Australia,” he said.
Finally, the Minister of Tourism and Sports of Australia, Martin Pakula, highlighted the numbers of fans during this season, which shows “how important” this event is for the country’s economy. “And that is why we have agreed to the longest renewal for the race since it was run in Melbourne,” he settled.