The Formula 1 calendar will continue to include the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan until at least 2029, with a new five-year deal in place, moving the event to a new slot in April, coinciding with Japan's cherry blossom season. The circuit's new contract is part of F1's strategy to rationalize its calendar and minimize its carbon footprint. The move also rules out a potential bid by Osaka to host a Grand Prix. The agreement was celebrated by F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and Honda MobilityLand Corporation's President and Representative Director, Tsuyoshi Saito.