These tracks could be at risk because of the F1 Grand Prix in Rwanda

With Formula 1 set to return to Africa, a new destination is set to join the F1 calendar. If the calendar remains capped at 24 race weekends per year, several existing circuits could be at risk of losing their place, as they currently have no contract beyond the 2029 season.

In recent years, including 2027, Formula 1 has consistently scheduled a maximum of 24 rounds per season. Unless the sport decides to expand the calendar, which is currently full until the end of the 2028 season, an existing circuit would have to drop off the schedule to make way for Rwanda.

Which circuits’ contracts end before Rwanda would join the F1 calendar?

In 2028, there are three circuits whose contracts are set to expire. The list includes the Mexico City Grand Prix, the Portuguese Grand Prix, and the Singapore Grand Prix. A year later, in 2029, Suzuka Circuit’s contract also expires.

In Formula 1’s announcement, no exact date was given for the first Grand Prix in Rwanda, stating only that it would take place in the early 2030s. The circuit is scheduled to be ready in 2030, but it may not appear on the Formula 1 calendar until 2031.

In that case, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the Chinese Grand Prix, the São Paulo Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix could also be at risk of losing their places on the calendar to make way for Rwanda.

F1 track contractsEnds in 2028Mexico City, Portugal, SingaporeEnds in 2029JapanEnds in 2030Abu Dhabi, Azerbaijan, China, Sao Paulo, Saudi ArabiaEnds in 2031Belgium (in rotation with Barcelona), Italy, TürkiyeEnds in 2032Barcelona (in rotation with Belgium), Hungary, QatarEnds in 2034Great Britain, United StatesEnds in 2035Australia, Canada, Monaco, SpainEnds in 2036BahrainEnds in 2037Las VegasEnds in 2040 or 2041RwandaEnds in 2041Austria, Miami