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F1 Extends Barcelona Through 2032, Sets Alternation With Spa as Madrid Joins in 2026

F1 says recent upgrades at Barcelona underpinned the long‑term deal.

Overview

  • The Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya secured a multi‑year extension to remain on the calendar through 2032, with races slated for 2026, 2028, 2030 and 2032.
  • Formula 1 confirmed an alternating schedule with Belgium’s Spa‑Francorchamps, which will host the Belgian Grand Prix in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031.
  • Madrid’s new Madring circuit will debut on 13 September 2026 under a contract running consecutively through 2035.
  • Spain will be the only European country with two F1 rounds in 2026 and in subsequent even‑numbered years.
  • From 2026 the Catalonia event will be titled the Grand Prix of Barcelona‑Catalunya, with organizers citing investments such as the Circuit Rooftop and solar panels and estimating economic impact above €300 million per edition.