Formula 1's global expansion continues to gain momentum with significant calendar developments, headlined by Azerbaijan's extended commitment to hosting grands prix. The Baku City Circuit has secured its place in the sport's future with a new contract extension, reinforcing F1's presence in the Caucasus region and demonstrating the venue's successful integration into the championship since its debut.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix has cemented its position on the Formula 1 calendar with a new four-year contract extension that will keep the race in Baku until 2030 [1]. This extension builds upon the previous agreement and shows the strong relationship between F1 and the Azerbaijan organizers.
The Baku contract extension represents one of the longer-term agreements on the current F1 calendar, joining other venues with secured futures [2]. The street circuit has become known for producing exciting races since its introduction to the calendar.
The announcement comes as Formula 1 continues to evaluate and strengthen its global presence, with various circuits securing their spots on the calendar through different contract lengths [3]. The Baku extension demonstrates F1's commitment to maintaining a strong presence in markets that have successfully established themselves as capable hosts.
Meanwhile, in other motorsport news, IndyCar is making its own calendar adjustments for 2026, with schedule modifications including the addition of two new races [4]. This shows how major racing series continue to evolve their calendars to meet changing market demands.
- https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/azerbaijan-grand-prix-nets-f1-contract-extension-until-2030/10760916/
- https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-circuit-contracts-how-long-each-race-will-remain-on-the-formula-1-calendar/10330733/
- https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/azerbaijan-grand-prix-nets-f1-contract-extension-until-2030/10760922/
- IndyCar Series Shaking Things Up for 2026
