P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fernando Alonso is to receive a unique honour ahead for a milestone Spanish Grand Prix in 2026.
Fernando Alonso will be honored at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix through the introduction of ‘Alonso Land’.
In its final year of the F1 contract, the race at the traditional Spanish GP circuit will be renamed the ‘Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix’, with a new street track in Madrid becoming the official Spanish GP venue.
The 2026 event will commemorate Alonso’s victory at the 2006 Spanish GP for Renault, marking 20 years since his triumph at the track, making him the sole Spanish driver to achieve this feat.
‘Alonso Land’ has been introduced by the organizers as an entertainment area dedicated to the driver from Oviedo, offering various ticket options including grandstand and general admission passes.
Exclusive merchandise packages will also be available, with details regarding the entertainment lineup set to be revealed closer to the race date.
Additionally, Alonso’s last F1 victory was at the 2013 Spanish GP for Ferrari, making this milestone even more significant as he nears his 418th grand prix start during the upcoming Azerbaijan race weekend.
