Supercars will remain part of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix program in Melbourne after organisers confirmed a three year contract extension that will keep the racing category on the event schedule until 2029.
The agreement ensures the popular touring car series will continue to race at Albert Park during the Grand Prix weekend, one of Australia’s largest sporting events. Supercars will headline the opening day of track action, joining an international line up that includes Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 races across the four day program.
Victorian Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Steve Dimopoulos welcomed the extension and congratulated Australian Grand Prix Corporation chief executive Travis Auld and Supercars chief executive James Warburton on securing the deal.
The renewed contract continues a long association between Supercars and the Grand Prix weekend, which draws large crowds to Melbourne each year. The category features teams and drivers from Australia, New Zealand and other countries, giving international visitors a different style of touring car racing alongside Formula 1.
The Australian Grand Prix has been secured in Melbourne until 2037 under an existing agreement, with organisers describing the event as one of the largest temporary sporting events in the southern hemisphere. Officials say it attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators across the race weekend and contributes strongly to the state’s visitor economy.
Victoria’s major events calendar includes a wide mix of international sport and entertainment, from the Australian Open tennis Grand Slam to the Boxing Day Test cricket match and the AFL Grand Final. The state government says this collection of events supports tourism, hospitality and related industries, generating billions of dollars in economic activity each year.
Dimopoulos said keeping Supercars on the Grand Prix program would be welcomed by racing fans and add to the weekend’s appeal.
“Securing Supercars at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is a huge win for Victorian racing fans,” he said.
He added that the continued presence of the category reinforces Melbourne’s reputation for hosting large sporting events that attract both local supporters and international visitors.
Supercars organisers have long viewed the Grand Prix weekend as a key stage in their calendar, providing exposure to global audiences and offering fans the chance to watch several forms of motorsport at the same venue.
With the contract extension now confirmed, spectators can expect the touring car championship to remain part of the Albert Park race weekend for at least the next several seasons.
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