Formula 1 has officially announced a contract extension with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, ensuring the iconic venue remains on the global calendar through at least 2032.<\/p>\n
Under the new agreement, the circuit will host Grands Prix in 2028, 2030, and 2032, in addition to the previously scheduled race in 2026.<\/p>\n
The deal marks a shift for F1\u2019s European heartland, as Barcelona enters into a formal rotation with Belgium\u2019s Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. While both tracks will feature on the 2026 calendar, they will alternate thereafter: Spa will host in odd years (2027, 2029, 2031), while Barcelona takes the even years.<\/p>\n
In addition, from this year, the event will be re-named the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with the \u201cSpanish Grand Prix\u201d moniker moving to the new Madrid street circuit.<\/p>\n
A Commercial Revitalization of Facility<\/p>\n
Commenting on the contract extension, president & CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, said: \u201cBarcelona is an incredible city, and the Formula 1 fans there always welcome us with such passion.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe team have invested heavily in the circuit and hosted fantastic fan festivals, so we look forward to seeing how they continue to develop the experience,\u201d Domenicali said.<\/p>\n
CEO of Circuits de Catalunya SL, Pol Gibert, emphasized that the Grand Prix is a vital economic engine for the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe welcome the renewal of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Catalonia, at least until 2032.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would like to express our gratitude to Formula 1 for the trust placed in the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and in the region over all these years.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis renewal is the result of a strong relationship and close collaboration and represents a very important step in further consolidating Catalonia as a key fixture on the international calendar,\u201d Gilbert said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Recent investments include the high-tech Circuit Rooftop (a luxury hospitality space overlooking the critical Turns 9, 10, and 11) and a major sustainability push highlighted by the installation of solar panels across the venue.<\/p>\n
For the local organisation, the renewal is a victory for Catalonia\u2019s long-term sporting vision.<\/p>\n
Economic Impact: Estimated at over UERO300 million (AUD503 million) per edition.<\/p>\n
Attendance Growth: 300,000 fans attended the 2025 weekend, which saw a historic McLaren 1-2 with Oscar Piastri taking the win.<\/p>\n
Infrastructure: Continued use of the Pla\u00e7a de Catalunya fan festival to integrate the race into the city\u2019s cultural fabric.<\/p>\n
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