The extension ensures that Barcelona remains on the F1 calendar for the years 2028, 2030, and 2032. The upcoming 2026 event is already scheduled for June 12-14. This renewal was signed by Circuits de Catalunya, a company majority-owned by the regional government.
A major update in the contract is the rebranding of the race. It will no longer be known as the Spanish Grand Prix, but will instead be officially named the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, aiming to boost the local brand's global visibility.
“"It is an event of great importance for the international positioning of Catalonia and to showcase its capacity to organize top-level competitions."
While the 2024 edition brought an economic impact of over 300 million euros and created 2,500 jobs, it also faced opposition. Local groups, including the FAVB, protested against the F1 exhibition in Passeig de Gràcia, citing concerns over noise and urban sustainability.
