The extension will bring the F1 grid to Spa in four of the next six seasons, with the Belgian Grand Prix now scheduled for 2026, 2027, 2029, and 2031. The Be

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.

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 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.