F1 confirms circuit extension with calendar rotation
16th February 2026Formula 1 has confirmed that the Spanish circuit, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which will rotate on the F1 calendar with Spa-Francorchamps.
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On Monday, F1 confirmed the sport will continue to race at the iconic Spanish circuit until at least 2032, as part of a multi-year extension and a rotating deal with Belgium’s iconic and legendary circuit, Spa-Francorchamps.
The announcement followed expectations that the circuit would be axed from the calendar as the Spanish Grand Prix will move over to the Madring, in Madrid.
However, the sport has confirmed it will remain on the calendar periodically, under a new race title: the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. It will make appearances in the championship in 2028, 2030 and 2032, with Belgium filling the gaps in 2027, 2029 and 2031.
Formula 1 President and CEO, Stefano Domenicali, confirms he is happy for the race to continue in the area. He said:
“Barcelona is an incredible city, and the Formula 1 fans there always welcome us with such passion, so I am delighted that we will continue to race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for years to come.
“The team have invested heavily in the circuit and hosted fantastic fan festivals in recent years, so we look forward to seeing how they continue to develop the experience, both for attendees at the race and for the city as a whole.”
Following its new name, it means this year will be the last season for the foreseeable future where the Barcelona circuit, a familiar home for testing, will go under the Spanish Grand Prix.
The Spanish GP will get underway on June 12 – 14, as the sport works through its European leg of the championship, spanning from the Monaco GP (June 5-7) and up until the Madrid race (September 11-13).
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