2021 Firestone Grand Prix Rescheduled

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Just as last year's Firestone Grand Prix was rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 upcoming IndyCar race event has been, too.

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will take place April 23 to April 25, officials from the city of St. Petersburg, Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC (GSSP) and IndyCar said Wednesday. It was originally scheduled March 5 to March 7 but coronavirus safety concerns caused officials to move the date.

Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles said it's not surprising that an event of this magnitude, scheduled for the first week of March is still subject to the implications of the pandemic.

"I want to thank our friends at IndyCar and our partners at Green Savoree for putting the health and safety of fans first," Mayor Rick Kriseman said. "Each of these races takes an incredible amount of work from hundreds of dedicated professionals, and I know the decision to move the date of the race is not made lightly. I appreciate the drivers, teams, staff, and most of all the fans for their patience and understanding. I look forward to welcoming everyone to the next Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg."

Additional event information and customer FAQs will be posted at gpstpete.com in the coming days. Ticket purchasers on file and also those customers who deferred tickets from the 2020 event will also receive a direct communication on the renewal and ticketing process.

The rescheduled event now set for April 23-25, 2021 will be subject to the guidance and mandates of national, state and local authorities regarding public gatherings as the conditions evolve with the ongoing pandemic. The health and safety of all associated with this event will remain the priority of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.