Barcelona to Remain on F1 Calendar Until 2032 Alongside New Madrid Grand Prix
Formula One has secured a multi-year extension to continue hosting a Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya until at least 2032, operating on a rotational basis with the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. This agreement ensures Barcelona remains a key fixture in the F1 calendar despite the introduction of a new Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
Barcelona and Spa-Francorchamps in Rotation
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will host races in 2028, 2030, and 2032, while Spa-Francorchamps will take the slot in 2027, 2029, and 2031 . This rotational approach, first implemented with Spa-Francorchamps in January 2025, allows both iconic circuits to continue featuring in the Formula One World Championship.
Madrid to Host Spanish Grand Prix
Despite the extension with Barcelona, Madrid will debut as a host city for the Spanish Grand Prix starting in 2026. The race will be held on a semi-permanent street circuit around the Ifema Madrid exhibition centre, under a ten-year deal . The Barcelona event will be rebranded as the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix to differentiate it from the Madrid race.
Economic Impact and Fan Engagement
The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix generates an economic impact exceeding €300 million (approximately $355 million USD) annually for the local economy . In 2025, a record crowd of over 300,000 fans attended the race weekend . Organizers have also focused on enhancing the fan experience, including hosting a fan festival in Plaça de Catalunya in the years leading up to the race.
Circuit Improvements and Sustainability
Recent investments at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya include the construction of the Circuit Rooftop, a new hospitality space, and the installation of solar panels throughout the venue . The circuit was also recognized as the most sustainable circuit in the world in both the fifth edition of the Sustainable Circuits Index (SCI) in 2024 and previously .
Looking Ahead
With the extension secured, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is poised to continue attracting Formula One fans and contributing significantly to the Catalan economy for years to come. The rotational agreement with Spa-Francorchamps ensures both historic venues remain part of the F1 landscape, while the addition of the Madrid Grand Prix expands Formula One’s presence in Spain.