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Barcelona will remain on the F1 calendar until 2032 in rotation with the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps.
Formula 1 has secured Barcelona’s future by extending its contract on a rotational basis, ensuring it remains on the calendar until 2032. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will alternate with Spa-Francorchamps in hosting the race over the next six years. This decision comes after initial concerns that Barcelona might be dropped from the F1 schedule. In addition to the races in Barcelona, Spain will continue to host two F1 races in 2028, 2030, and 2032. Madrid will host the Spanish Grand Prix this season on a new circuit known as the Madring. The Barcelona race will officially be named the Catalunya Grand Prix in 2026, celebrating its long history in the sport. F1 President Stefano Domenicali expressed excitement about continuing to race in Barcelona and acknowledged the city’s passionate fans and investments in the circuit. Pol Gibert, CEO of Circuits de Catalunya SL, emphasized the economic and strategic importance of F1 in Catalonia, thanking Formula 1 for renewing their trust in the region.
