Formula 1, Sportrik Media - The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will remain on the Formula 1 calendar after agreeing a new rotational deal that secures its place in selected seasons through 2032.
Following this year’s race, Barcelona will host grands prix in 2028, 2030 and 2032 under a rotation system. The event will also adopt a revised title — the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix — as the Spanish Grand Prix designation transfers to Madrid from this season, with the new venue contracted through 2035.
Under the agreement, Barcelona will rotate with the Belgian round at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Spa is scheduled to feature on the calendar in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031, ensuring that both historic venues retain a long-term presence within the championship.
Formula 1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali welcomed the renewal, emphasising the circuit’s importance both competitively and commercially.
“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,” Domenicali said.
He also highlighted recent infrastructure investment and fan engagement initiatives designed to enhance the event experience.
“The team have invested heavily in the circuit and hosted fantastic fan festivals in recent years. 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.”
From the regional side, Pol Gibert, CEO of Circuits de Catalunya SL and general secretary of the Department of Business and Employment, underlined the economic and strategic value of the event.
“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,” he said. “This renewal represents a very important step in consolidating Catalonia as a key fixture on the international calendar.”
According to official figures, the Formula 1 event generates an economic impact exceeding €300 million per edition, reinforcing its status as one of the region’s most significant international sporting showcases.
The rotational agreement reflects Formula 1’s broader strategy of balancing expansion into new markets with the preservation of established European circuits, ensuring that traditional venues remain part of the championship’s evolving global footprint.
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