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F1 track replaces iconic venue in calendar rotation agreement
Following the announcement of a calendar rotation agreement, an iconic F1 venue will now have to share the stage with another track.
Interest in F1 has surged globally, with places like Thailand, Rwanda, and South Africa eager to join the championship but facing challenges due to the current 24-race calendar limit.
In 2026, Spain will host two F1 races, with one in Madrid (now the Spanish Grand Prix) in September and another at Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya in June.
Barcelona secured a contract extension until 2032 but will alternate yearly with Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, home of the Belgian Grand Prix.
Plans for new races in Africa and Thailand are in progress, with Thailand aiming for a street race in Bangkok from 2028 and Rwanda seeking to host F1 by 2029.
South Africa is also exploring the possibility of returning to the F1 calendar, with discussions ongoing amid competition from Rwanda and Morocco, marking the last African race in 1993 at the Kyalami circuit.
