Belgian GP secures new rotational deal until 2031, How F1's rotated races will work, and other big updates

Belgian GP secures new rotational deal until 2031

Formula 1 will keep the Belgian Grand Prix until 2031, but after 2027, it will only happen every two years. The race will be in 2026, 2027, 2029, and 2031, but F1 did not say why it will skip 2028 and 2030. F1 has suggested rotating European races because many tracks want a spot on the calendar. This comes as F1 adds a new race in Madrid and drops the Dutch Grand Prix after 2026.

Click here to read the full article by Keith Collantine (racefans.net)

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How F1's rotated races will work

F1’s decision to hold the Belgian Grand Prix in four of the next six seasons is the first sign of a structured race rotation system. While race rotations have existed before, this marks the first time certain grands prix are deliberately alternating spots to accommodate F1’s expanding calendar. With 24 races already scheduled, some venues like Zandvoort and Barcelona face uncertainty, while others like Madrid and Spa have secured long-term deals. The increasing demand for races, especially from new locations, means F1 must balance tradition, financial viability, and audience appeal when deciding which tracks stay or rotate.

Click here to read the full article by Scott Mitchell-Malm (the-race.com)

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Drivers defying the age limit in 2025

In 2025, Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari at 40, and it sparked talk about how old is too old for racing. Drivers like Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso, and Helio Castroneves are still racing and have no plans to stop. Others, like Rubens Barrichello and Travis Pastrana, keep competing in different series. Even 92-year-old Red Farmer and 50-year-old Dale Earnhardt Jr. are still racing, and this shows that age isn’t stopping them.

Click here to read the full article by Elizabeth Blackstock (planetf1.com)

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Ride with Sainz on his first FW46 lap

When news broke that Sainz would be signing for Williams, it wasn’t much of a surprise. The team needed the right driver to complement their star man, Albon, and push for titles. Sainz himself couldn’t have been happier, calling Williams the perfect place to continue his journey—and now, he’s already taken his first laps in the FW46.

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The union between F1's biggest names

After two tough seasons, Hamilton kicked off the new season with big news—he chose not to extend his contract with Mercedes, ending a partnership that lasted over a decade. He left Mercedes to join Ferrari, reuniting with Team Principal Fred Vasseur and bringing together two of the biggest names in F1.