From 2026, a Formula 1 Grand Prix will be held in the American city of Chicago, Illinois. This information was reported by the Fastest Pitstop website.
According to the source, the contract for hosting the Grand Prix has already been signed, and the track planning is in development. The races in Chicago will start from 2026.
It is expected that the race will be a night one and will be held before the Canadian Grand Prix. An announcement about the addition to the calendar is expected within a few weeks.
The insider notes that the planning for the Grand Prix is almost complete, and that it is expected that the construction of a new $4 billion stadium in Chicago will result in increased funding.
It is worth mentioning that the Chicago Grand Prix will become the fourth American stage in the Formula 1 calendar. Currently, the races are held in Miami, Las Vegas and Austin.