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Formula 1 Extends Miami Grand Prix Contract to 2041 Amid Economic Challenges

As teams adapt to U.S. tariff impacts, the FIA reviews driver penalty policies while drivers call for greater representation.

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Overview

  • The Miami Grand Prix contract has been extended through 2041, marking the longest agreement in Formula 1 history and solidifying the sport's U.S. presence.
  • Teams are diversifying supply chains and payment strategies to mitigate risks from U.S. tariffs, which have significantly impacted companies like GM and Haas.
  • Drivers, led by GPDA chairman George Russell, demand changes to the FIA's penalty catalog, particularly regarding sanctions for swearing, and await concrete updates.
  • FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem has acknowledged driver feedback and is considering adjustments to the International Sporting Code's Annex B.
  • European-based teams remain largely unaffected by U.S. tariffs, but uncertainty looms over North American market dynamics and sponsorships.