It can also suit the promoters. Zandvoort’s decision to stop hosting F1 after 2026 points to the pressures — and costs — involved in staging a race. Spa looked in serious doubt just a few years ago, and while the interest from the local stakeholders has certainly taken an uplift since then, a couple of off years may actually suit the track.

The historic Belgian Grand Prix held at the renowned Spa-Francorchamps circuit, has secured a significant new contract with Formula 1 and will remain a fixture on the F1 calendar for four out of the six years spanning from 2026 to 2031.

The Belgian Grand Prix at the widely adored Spa-Francorchamps circuit will remain on the F1 calendar for the next six years… except for the 2028 and 2030 seasons, where it, er, won’t. As part of a new deal struck with F1,

The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will drop off the Formula One calendar in 2028 and 2030 as part of a contract extension announced on Wednesday to host four races in the six years to 2031.

Formula 1 has announced a new six-year contract extension for the Belgian Grand Prix to remain on the calendar on a rotational basis. The Belgian Grand Prix, which has been held at the famous Spa circuit since 1925,