Monaco Grand Prix moving to June from 2026 after signing F1 contract extension

Formula One’s most iconic race, the Monaco Grand Prix, will be staged in June starting in 2026 as part of a new six-year agreement to remain on the calendar. GO DEEPER 'It wasn't very fun': Debate about Monaco GP continues after another dull race F1 said the move was part of its “ambition to create a calendar which is sustainable for all stakeholders.” The sport is currently making tweaks to its calendar to improve geographic grouping, piecing together its 24-race schedule to reduce travel time and its own carbon footprint. Prince Albert II of Monaco which will allow us to create an optimized calendar, which reduces pressure on logistics, and to decrease the environmental impact of our global championship, as we continue the path towards our Net Zero goal by 2030.” Monaco’s date change will also mean it no longer clashes with the Indianapolis 500, which is always held on the Memorial Day weekend. Barring another grand prix being staged on Memorial Day weekend, the move would allow any interested F1 drivers to enter the Indy 500 without having to miss a race.