F1 fans are all saying the same thing after Monaco Grand Prix signs 2035 contract extension

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On Friday morning, Formula 1 announced an extension to the Monaco Grand Prix which will see the grid continue to race on the streets of the principality through until 2035.

In recent years, the race has become a sort of procession, with the narrow streets of the circuit offering a slim amount of overtaking opportunities as the F1 cars have become wider as the regulations have evolved.

It still remains as a prestigious event for drivers. Lando Norris recalled his win at Monaco in 2025 as the only time in his F1 career that he got emotional, given its stature in the sport as such a legendary track.

The Monaco Grand Prix is part of the Triple Crown of motorsport, a collection of three iconic races that also includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500. Graham Hill is currently the only driver to have achieved the feat in the history of all three races.

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F1 fans blast the decision to renew Monaco’s contract for 10 more years

Fans quickly took to X (formerly Twitter to express their annoyance at another 10 years of racing on the streets of Monaco under the official Formula 1 account’s announcement of the deal.

One user questioned the decision by the higher-ups within F1 by replying, “Why? It’s not built for F1 cars anymore.”

Another user demanded that the race be scrapped immediately, posting, “Get this atrocious race out of the calendar already.” It is a sentiment that is echoed within the comments of the announcement, with a separate user commenting, “Sad news, it’s not for Formula 1, I was hoping they would scrap it.”

One user highlighted the fact that it’s not a very good advert for the sport, especially for bringing in new fans, replying to the announcement with, “The one track that I would never show to people interested in becoming F1 fans. So boring.”

Another pointed out the fact that F1 cars are simply too big to be able to put on a good racing spectacle on the narrow streets of the principality, commenting, “This race is horrible with the size of the new cars.”

One F1 fan called the Monaco Grand Prix the, “The worst race of the year by a country mile.” This was the main feeling by the swathe of F1 fans in the comments, with another user finally commenting, “This is terrible. Worst race by far.”

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Stefano Domenicali was ‘delighted’ to announce the extension of Monaco’s F1 contract

F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed his joy at being able to extend the contract of Monaco for a further four years. Speaking to Formula 1, the former Ferrari team principal said, “The streets of Monaco have been echoing with the sound of Formula 1 since the earliest days of the sport.”

“I’m delighted to announce the extension of this fantastic event to 2035. It is an iconic race that is loved by all drivers and fans, with a unique vibe thanks to its location on the world’s most glamorous Principality.

“I would like to say a special thank you to His Royal Serene Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Michel Boeri, President of the Automobile Club of Monaco and everyone involved in securing the long-term future of this historic partnership.”

After seeing the backlash that the announcement got from fans on social media, his comments about it being universally loved by fans aren’t quite correct. F1 fans previously called for it to be replaced by Istanbul Park, another fan favourite that has served as a substitute in recent years.