Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps circuit, the home of the Belgian Grand Prix, is one of Formula One’s iconic stops. While Monaco is F1’s most iconic street track, Spa is easily F1’s most iconic racetrack.

Formula 1 has extended its contract with the Belgian Grand Prix but one of the sport's most established races is set to be dropped from the schedule in 2028 and 2030.

The Belgian Grand Prix will appear on the F1 calendar for four of the next six seasons after 2025, taking place in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031. It marks a first step from F1 to introduce circuit rotation to its calendar amid sizable demand from countries around the world to host a grand prix.

Formula 1 has confirmed that the historic Belgian Grand Prix will stop being an annual race in 2027. Under a new deal announced today, Spa will host races in the next three seasons and then begin a period of rotation with other European dates.

The 2024 Formula 1 season was a breath of fresh air following Max Verstappen's domination in 2023, with thrilling action throughout the year. An incredible seven different drivers won multiple races in 2024, as the pendulum swung between Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes on various occasions.

Famous racing venues like Spa-Francorchamps being missing from the Formula 1 calendar will alarm traditional motorsport fans, but it's a sign of where the sport is heading

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.

The deal means the fixture at Spa-Francorchamps – which is among the most recognisable in F1 – will be omitted from the schedule in 2028 and 2030.