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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has not discounted the possibility of Barcelona remaining on the calendar, despite the Spanish Grand
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has hosted the Spanish round of the F1 World Championship since 1991 and will continue to do so until 2026. Madrid has secured a deal with Liberty Media to host its first ever F1 race, with plans for a street circuit around the IFEMA convention centre. However, Barcelona may still continue to host a grand prix alongside Madrid in the future. The popularity of F1 in Spain has increased, thanks in part to the presence of Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz. The Spanish capital’s return to F1 reflects the strong interest of European cities in the sport. F1 aims to negotiate long-term agreements with promoters to ensure the stability and future investments in the sport.
