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F1 has signed a new five-year contract with China Grand Prixand the race remains on the calendar until 2030.
The Shanghai International Circuit only returned to the schedule this year after a five-year absence due to the Covid pandemic.
It was also the first year that the race had a home driver, with Zhou Guanyu appeared in front of 200,000 fans. However, the Sauber driver will not take part next year after being dropped for 2025.
Regardless, the race – which first appeared in 2004 – has signed an extension, with the sport’s fan base in China climbing to more than 150 million people.
F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali said: “Our return to China this season, for the first time since 2019, has been a fantastic moment for the sport, and it’s incredible to see the level of support we enjoy in the country continue to grow year on year.
“Shanghai is an incredible city and the circuit is a wonderful test for our drivers, so I am delighted that Formula 1 will continue its successful partnership with the Chinese GP for the next 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.”
The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix will take place from March 21-23 – the second race of the season – and will also host the first sprint event of the year.