Formula 1 renews with the Bahrain GP until… 2036!

The news reflects the fact that Formula 1 is taking advantage of the rise in popularity of the category after an exciting 2021 season and also due to the Netflix series Drive to Survive to sign contracts with race promoters who were already in the world. .

This year’s calendar will be record-breaking, with up to 23 grands prix, but there is still room for that number to be higher in the coming seasons, and the interest from new venues such as Las Vegas has given F1 the perfect opportunity to put pressure on current promoters to secure their long-term future.

Last month it was announced that the Singapore GP had been renewed until 2028, and in November a contract extension with China was signed until 2025.

The races in the Middle East, which bring in significant sums of money, are very important for F1. The contract with the Saudi GP has a duration of 10 years, while last year a 10-year agreement was reached with the Qatar GP starting in 2023.

(before reading on, enjoy the photos from the exciting F1 2021 Bahrain GP)

Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, celebrates at Parc Ferme with the team

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Haas F1’s Nikita Mazepin walks away after retiring

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Nikita Mazepin, Haas VF-21, gets out of his car after a first lap crash

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine A521, Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin AMR21

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21, Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine A521, Nicholas Latifi, Williams FW43B

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine A521, Nicholas Latifi, Williams FW43B

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine A521, in the pits

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Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing RB16B

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Second place Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, and winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, at Parc Ferme

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Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, celebrates at Parc Ferme with the team

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Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, celebrates at Parc Ferme with the team

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Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, celebrates at Parc Ferme with the team

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Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, celebrates at Parc Ferme with the team

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Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, celebrates at Parc Ferme

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Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, celebrates at Parc Ferme with the team

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Fans

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M, pit stop

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Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari SF21, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR21

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Second place Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing and Winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, celebrate at Parc Ferme

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Esteban Ocon, Alpine A521, Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo Racing C41, Nicholas Latifi, Williams FW43B

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Esteban Ocon, Alpine A521, in the pits

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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B

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Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine A521, Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari SF21

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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12

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Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M, Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M, Fernando Alonso, Alpine A521

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M, pit stop

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Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing RB16B, Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin AMR21

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Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21

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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR21, Fernando Alonso, Alpine A521, Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari SF21

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine A521, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR21, Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari SF21

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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR21 Fernando Alonso, Alpine A521 Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari SF21

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Nikita Mazepin, Haas VF-21, crashes on the first lap

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Nikita Mazepin, Haas VF-21, crashes on the first lap

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Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12

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Sprint

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Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21 and Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

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Arrancada Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12 and Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21

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Arrancada Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12 and Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21

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Arrancada Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12 and Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21

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Sprint

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Drivers and VIP on the grid

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Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin, with an engineer on the grid

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Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing RB16B, in the pits

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Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes

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Nikita Mazepin’s damaged car, Haas VF-21

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Podium: winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

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Esteban Ocon, Alpine A521, in the pits

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Podium: winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12

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Podium: Winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

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Winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, is interviewed by Sky TV’s Jenson Button

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Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12

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Second place Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing at Parc Ferme

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Winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, celebrates with the team

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Podium: third place Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes

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Just before last year ‘s Abu Dhabi GP it was announced that the Yas Marina race will remain on the calendar as the last round of each season until 2030.

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said on Friday: “We are delighted to compete at the Bahrain International Circuit until 2036, where we will experience more incredible racing and a great show to thrill our fans.”

“Since 2004 we have had some fantastic races at Sakhir and we can’t wait to get back there for the start of the 2022 championship as we usher in a new era for the sport.”

“Bahrain was the first country in the Middle East to welcome Formula 1 and it has a very special place in our series, and I personally want to thank His Royal Highness Prince Salman and his team for their dedication and hard work during our partnership and I look forward to the many years of career that lie ahead.

Bahrain’s special relationship with F1 is reflected in its current position as the opening race of the course, having replaced Australia last year. In addition, F1 defined the Bahrain tests as the “official pre-season” and the official “launch” of the 2022 season, downplaying the Barcelona tests.

The first Bahrain GP was held in 2004, and it was the first race held in that region. It also ushered in a new era of state-of-the-art modern circuitry, almost always designed by the Tilke organization.

A new deal was announced in early 2007 that would take the race to 2016. However, the 2011 edition did not take place due to unrest in the country.

In 2013, and well before the previous contract had expired, then F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone agreed to an extension until 2021.

In 2020, Bahrain helped F1 by hosting a second event, the Sakhir GP , on its outer circuit.