Barcelona secure F1 future until 2032 in rotation with Belgian GP

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until 2032 after agreeing a deal to rotate hosting duties annually with the Belgian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 has confirmed the Spanish track will feature on the schedule in 2028, 2030 and 2032 following the conclusion of its current contract.

The venue’s long-term future had been in significant doubt following the announcement of a new street race in Madrid beginning in 2026.

Rotation strategy saves historic venues

This new agreement ensures the Catalan circuit alternates with the iconic Spa-Francorchamps track in Belgium.

Spa had previously been confirmed as the host venue for the 2027, 2029 and 2031 seasons as part of the sport’s evolving logistics strategy.

The arrangement allows Formula 1 to retain two of its most traditional European circuits while managing an increasingly congested global calendar.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, has previously emphasised the need to balance historic tracks with new markets.

New identity for Barcelona

The event will be officially renamed the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix to distinguish it from the new race in the capital.

Madrid’s street circuit will assume the prestigious ‘Spanish Grand Prix’ title when it joins the championship permanently from 2026.

The Montmelo track has been a permanent fixture since 1991 and remains a favoured venue for teams due to its extensive use in testing.

This compromise ensures Spanish fans will continue to see the world’s fastest drivers in Catalonia well into the next decade.