Chinese GP remains on F1 calendar through at least 2030

The Chinese Grand Prix has secured its place on the Formula 1 calendar through at least 2030.

F1 announced a new five-year deal on Friday ahead of Sunday's season finale in Abu Dhabi.

The Chinese GP debuted at the 5.45-kilometer Shanghai International Circuit in 2004.

It remained on the calendar through 2019, followed by a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Chinese GP returned on April 21, won by four-time world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing.

"Our return to China this season for the first time since 2019 was a fantastic moment for the sport, and it is incredible to see the levels of support that we enjoy in the country continuing to grow year-on-year," F1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali said in a statement.

"Shanghai is an incredible city, and the racetrack is a wonderful test for our drivers, so I am delighted that Formula 1 will continue its successful partnership with the Chinese Grand Prix for a further five years. I want to thank our promoter for their continued commitment and passion, and I look forward to returning to Shanghai in the new year."

The Chinese GP will move up on the schedule in 2025, taking place on March 23 as the second race on the calendar.

--Field Level Media