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The Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai will remain on the Formula One calendar until at least 2030, under a new five-year deal, officials said on Friday.
The deal was announced at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The Shanghai International Circuit hosted its first Formula One race 20 years ago and China is seen as a major part of the sport’s efforts to increase its fan base.
Formula One’s previous contract to race at the circuit, signed in 2021, had been due to run out next year.
In a statement announcing the extension, Formula One claimed a “fan base” of 150 million people in China and said most had started to follow the sport in the past four years – 50 per cent of them women.

The Chinese Grand Prix will be the second round on the 2025 calendar, taking place on March 21-23.
The sport returned to China this year for the first time in five years following the pandemic, with Max Verstappen winning the sprint and the main event.
“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,” said Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali.
“Shanghai is an incredible city and the racetrack is a wonderful test for our drivers. So I am delighted that Formula One will continue its successful partnership with the Chinese Grand Prix for a further five years.”

Zhou Guanyu, a Shanghai native and China’s first Formula One driver, was a major draw during the race weekend in April but he will be leaving the Sauber team at the end of the season.
The 25-year-old is without a place on the grid next year.
Taking the place of Zhou and fellow Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas next year are Germany’s Nico Hülkenberg, who will join from Haas, and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, the Brazilian Formula 2 driver.
The newcomers will test drive their car on Tuesday on the Abu Dhabi circuit, where the 2024 season ends on Sunday.
The Sauber team will become an Audi works team from 2026.


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Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico crosses the finish line to place third at April’s Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Photo: AP

China’s Zhou Guanyu walks through the Abu Dhabi paddock ahead of his last race with Sauber. Photo: AP

Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali congratulates Max Verstappen for winning the Chinese GP in April. Photo: AFP

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, the most successful driver in the history of Formula One with seven titles and 105 wins, is joining Ferrari at the end of the month. Photo: Reuters

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton “will always be a part of our family”. Photo: Reuters

With Lando Norris (left) and Oscar Piastri showing good teamwork, McLaren are favourites for the title. Photo: AP 

Also saying goodbye in Abu Dhabi are Sauber drivers Valtteri Bottas (left) and Zhou Guanyu. Photo: Reuters

Who is F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling – and could she become the first female in Formula One since 1976? Photo: @abbipulling/Instagram

F1 Academy 2024 champion Abbi Pulling celebrates with her team. Photo: Getty Images

F1 Academy 2024 champion Abbi Pulling celebrates her win with F1 Academy director Susie Wolff, BWT Alpine F1 team principal Oliver Oakes, team adviser Flavio Briatore and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Photo: Getty Images

Qatar Grand Prix: Formula 1 will be a ‘battle of giants’ with entry of GM, says RB boss

Formula One on Monday announced an “agreement in principle” for General Motors’ Cadillac brand to join the grid as the 11th team from 2026. Photo: dpa

RB team principal Laurent Mekies (right) told reporters that the entry of GM was a positive. Photo: AFP

Williams team principal James Vowles says there is “a serious commitment” behind the GM bid. Photo: AFP

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc says he welcomes the addition of two more cars onto the starting grid. Photo: dpa

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The 5-year deal, announced at the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi, starts just as Chinese driver and drawcard Zhou Guanyu leaves the grid


The 5-year deal, announced at the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi, starts just as Chinese driver and drawcard Zhou Guanyu leaves the grid.


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