Monaco to stay on Formula One calendar as 24 races confirmed for next year

STAYING PUT: The Monaco Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar. Pic: David Davies/PA

The Monaco Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar after the sport’s governing body rubber-stamped a record 24 races for next year.

F1’s blue-ribbon event in Monte Carlo had been in some doubt, with the most recent race in May set to be the last unless a new deal between the Automobile Club de Monaco and the sport’s American owners Liberty Media could be agreed.