Chinese Grand Prix Extended Amid Zhou Guanyu's Absence

Formula 1 has signed a five-year extension for the Chinese Grand Prix, ensuring its presence on the calendar until 2030. The Shanghai International Circuit, a favorite among drivers and fans, hosted a successful race in 2024 after a five-year hiatus, attracting 200,000 attendees. Since its debut in 2004, the circuit has seen numerous victories, including six by Lewis Hamilton. F1's fanbase in China has grown to over 150 million, with a significant rise in female fans, and a notable increase in TV viewership and social media engagement. The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix will take place from March 21-23, featuring the season's first F1 Sprint and the inaugural F1 Academy round. The extension highlights F1's expanding popularity and strategic importance in China, despite the absence of the country's first F1 driver, Zhou Guanyu, from next year's race lineup.