Detroit GP president: Race in place through 2028 but changes may come

Detroit — Detroit Grand Prix president Michael Montri, buoyed by what he said appeared to be a successful three-day event that concluded with the IndyCar series Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, feels confident about the future of the race despite some uncertainty regarding the Renaissance Center.

Detroit GP president: Race in place through 2028 but changes may come. Detroit — Detroit Grand Prix president Michael Montri, buoyed by what he said appeared to be a successful three-day event that concluded with the IndyCar series Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, feels confident about the future of the race despite some uncertainty regarding the Renaissance Center. The race has been part of Detroit since 1982, although it moved from the city streets in 1992 to Belle Isle before returning to the downtown streets in 2023. At issue is the backdrop of the event, the cluster of buildings that make up the Renaissance Center complex since General Motors has moved its global headquarters to Hudson’s Detroit building on Woodward Avenue. Two RenCen towers will be demolished and Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock and General Motors Co. have announced the...