The fastest cars in the world will continue to travel the streets of Monaco for at least seven more seasons. The emblematic and historic circuit has a contract until 2025 but has been extended for six more seasons. The urban circuit of Monte Carlo It arrived on the Formula 1 calendar in 1950, the year the competition itself was inaugurated. This narrow and technical circuit holds 70 GP editions, surpassed only by the 74 editions of the circuit of Monza, Italy.
There were doubts about the continuation of the Grand Prix due to the increase in the size of the cars and the complications it meant for the drivers to overtake and create a spectacle. However, the historical weight and tradition of this sport have given motor enthusiasts the possibility to continue enjoying this route until 2031. The only new thing that this Grand Prix will include from 2026 is the change of date; Until now it has been held at the end of May, in two seasons in June, which means it will not coincide with the 500 miles of Indianapolis.
The previous renovations had a problem and that was the GP of Monaco was sponsored by TAG-Heuerwhich contradicted that fact Rolex is the official sponsor, as well as the official stopwatch of Formula 1.
However, from 2025 TAG-Heuer will be replaced Rolex in the category and thus the partner of Formula 1 will be the same as in the race in Monaco. So, Swiss watches will no longer be F1 stopwatches after thirteen seasons.
The CEO of F1, Stefano Domenicalistated: “I am delighted that Formula 1 continues to compete Monaco until 2031. The streets of Monte Carlo is unique and a very popular part of Formula 1, and the Grand Prix of Monaco It’s still a race that all drivers dream of winning,” explained the Formula 1 CEO.
In its part, Michel Boeripresident of Automobile Club of Monacocommented: “The signing of this new agreement with the Formula 1 Group until 2031 not only confirms the stability of our relationship, but reaffirms it. it’s our commitment to offer all guests an unparalleled, first-class racing weekend experience.”argument.
He also added: “The Grand Prix of Monaco It is the most important sporting event here and “continues to attract hundreds of thousands of viewers in the Principality and millions of viewers from around the world.”he concluded Michael Boeri.
Source: La Verdad
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