Formula 1 has finalized new agreements with the organizers of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ensuring the event remains on the schedule at Montmelo for three of the next six years.
Barcelona is in the final year of its current agreement and has faced significant pressure to fund improvements to its aging infrastructure and ensure its position on the schedule.
Meanwhile, the Montmelo track had already relinquished the title of Spanish Grand Prix to a new event in Madrid, set to make its debut in September this year at the newly built Madring circuit.
Although the fight for the last European spots has been intense, both the city of Barcelona and the Catalan authorities have shown a strong interest in ensuring the event remains in the schedule.
A agreement has been finalized to include the Belgian Grand Prix in F1’s European schedule, rotating with Spa-Francorchamps for the next six years.
Spa is scheduled to host F1 in 2027, 2029, and 2031, whereas Barcelona will assume the same position in 2028, 2030, and 2032. The agreement appears to largely put an end to Spa’s prospects of securing a permanent spot for now, as Belgian organizers had previously tried to revert their rotating position into an annual event.
“This renewal stems from a solid relationship and close cooperation, marking a significant step in strengthening Catalonia’s position as a major event on the global calendar,” said Pol Gibert, CEO of Circuits de Catalunya SL.
Formula 1 contributes an economic value of over €300 million each year, yet it is primarily a strategic event that promotes Catalonia globally as a nation able to organize elite sporting events.
F1 Chief Executive and President Stefano Domenicali stated: “Barcelona is a remarkable city, and the Formula 1 supporters there always greet us with great enthusiasm, so I am pleased that we will keep holding races at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for many years ahead.”
The group has put significant resources into the track and organized amazing fan events in recent years, so we are excited to see how they keep enhancing the experience, for those attending the race and the city overall.
Earlier, it was announced that the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort would conclude its events in 2026, while the Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimao would return to take its place in 2027 and 2028.
Barcelona and Spa occupying the same time slot still results in one remaining vacancy on the 24-race schedule for 2027, with the revival of the Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul considered a likely candidate.
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