Formula 1 has confirmed a multi-year extension that will keep Barcelona on the calendar beyond 2026, though under its rotational structure that will see it share calendar space with Spa-Francorchamps.
The race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya delivers an estimated €300 million in annual economic impact to the area, which is now guaranteed to benefit from at least three more editions of the grand prix.
As part of its rotational arrangement with Spa, the now-rebranded Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will take place in 2028, 2030 and 2032, with the Belgian Grand Prix slated for 2026, 2027, 2029, and 2031.
Spain will host two races in 2026, with Madrid’s new Madring circuit taking over the ‘Spanish Grand Prix’ title, with Barcelona on the calendar under its existing agreement.
“We welcome the renewal of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Catalonia, at least until 2032,” said Pol Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer of Circuits de Catalunya SL and General Secretary of the Department of Business and Employment.
“We 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.
“This 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.
“Formula 1 generates an economic impact of more than €300 million per edition, but above all it is a strategic event that helps project Catalonia worldwide as a country capable of hosting top-level sporting competitions.”
Beyond its race weekend, the circuit retains operational value for teams. It was privately booked by the F1 teams earlier this month for Shakedown running ahead of official pre-season testing in Bahrain, reinforcing its continued relevance as a technical benchmark venue.
“Barcelona is an incredible city, and the Formula 1 fans there always welcome us with such passion, so I am delighted that we will continue to race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for years to come.” said F1 President and Chief Executive Officer, Stefano Domenicali,.
Barcelona has been a cornerstone of Formula 1 for more than three decades and continues to deliver strong sporting and commercial value.
Stefano Domenicali
“The team have invested heavily in the circuit and hosted fantastic fan festivals in recent years, so we look forward to seeing how they continue to develop the experience, both for attendees at the race and for the city as a whole.”
“Barcelona has been a cornerstone of Formula 1 for more than three decades and continues to deliver strong sporting and commercial value.
As the championship expands into new markets and balances capacity limits on the calendar, Barcelona’s extension illustrates how historic venues are increasingly required to demonstrate measurable economic value alongside sporting tradition.
