Event details
- Friday | March 2, 2018 to Sunday | March 4, 2018
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Camino Mas Moreneta, 08160 Montmeló, Barcelona, Spain
- +34 935 71 97 00
The F1 test sessions provide a great opportunity to see the latest F1 cars and drivers before the start to the season. Please find below all you need to know about winter F1 testing tickets, dates and schedule and hospitality packages.
Latest – The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has confirmed this event will be closed to the public.
Testing for the 2022 season will be held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya between 23rd and 25th February and Bahrain between 10th and 12th March.
With in season testing being cancelled for 2021, winter testing will be more important than previous seasons.
F1 Testing 2022 dates to be confirmed..
Session 1 – 23rd to 25th February
F1 Testing 2022 Tickets
General Admission tickets for testing will be available from a number of re-sellers later this year. Roving Grandstand tickets are approximately £30
Tickets with tour include..
> Tour of briefing room, pre podium, podium, vídeo, paddock.
> Tour around the service road next to the tracks.
Access to the Main Grandstand, Grandstands F, G, H, and I, before and after the tour.
Circuit Access – Gate 3.
Departure from the Circuit Shop.
F1 Testing 2022 Hospitality Packages
Montjuic Club – Formerly known as Piso Box
Pit lane Hospitality is the perfect way to get up close and personal with Formula 1 at a fraction of the cost to VIP race day package. The excellent facilities at the Circuit de Catalunya allow you to sit above the pit garages along the main start/finish straight.
F1 Test Day Hospitality Package at the Montjuic Club..
– Access to Pit Lane Hospitality suite Montjuic Club
– Reserved Car Parking in center of circuit
– Lunchtime Pit Lane Walkabout (subject to availability)
– Paddock Tour – a conducted tour of the F1 Paddock
– Conducted minibus tour of Circuit using inner service road
– Continental Breakfast, Buffet Luncheon and afternoon Pastries
– Coffee and refreshments all day
– Open Bar with local wines , beers and soft drinks
– TV screens offering live broadcasting
How about enjoying some VIP treatment with one of the teams?
Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Hospitality Experience..
– Full Day Team Hospitality
– Arrival from 10:00 and depart at 17:00
– Access to the Red Bull Racing Team Hospitality area located within the Formula 1 Paddock.
– Complimentary refreshments served throughout the day
– Inclusive buffet lunch with hospitality service
– Formula 1 Paddock Access all day
– Viewing from selected grandstands around the track and rooftop buildings
– Guided Red Bull Racing Garage Tour and Pit Lane Viewing F1 explained sessions
– Driver signing sessions
– Pit Lane Walk opportunity Subject to circuit availability
– Team personnel available all day to answer any of your burning questions
– Red Bull Racing Team Gift Bag
– Parking at the circuit (if required)
Prices – £TBC
Mercedes AMG Petronas
Since 2017 Mercedes AMG F1 have provided a limited number of places with the Mercedes team on the second week of testing. We currently waiting to see if places will be available for 2020..
Access to the Mercedes AMG Petronas paddock hospitality suite,
Full catering and refreshments
Photo opportunities with team drivers
Access to the team garage at scheduled times
Price – £TBC
Racing Point Force India
Force India have been providing Hospitality packages to their fans for a number of seasons now. In the past this has been one of the cheapest options for testing. We currently waiting to hear if the new owners will be running hospitality packages for 2020.
F1 Paddock Access
3 Course lunch with beer and wine
Circuit tour
Behind the scenes garage tour
Garage and pit lane viewing access
Driver autograph opportunities
Sahara Force India gift bag
Dedicated host
Price – £TBC
There are a number of companies running team hospitality packages for F1 testing. Prices start from approximately £500 per person per day. If this is of interest please send us an email and we’ll help find the best package for your trip.
F1 Testing Pictures
These are some of the shots we managed to get from past testing at Barcelona. As you can see Ferrari were keen to hide the car from prying eyes!
F1 car changes for 2020
To be confirmed
Driver line-up up for F1 testing ..
TBC
Latest F1 Testing news for 2020
Travelling by train from Barcelona
Take line 2 Cercanías RENFE Barcelona-Maçanet Massanes to the Montmeló train station. Trains run every 30 minutes and the trip will take 23 minutes.
When you arrive at Montmeló it’s possible to walk but it will take approximately 30 minutes or you can book a taxi from the station on +23 9356 80641
Comments(33)
Ian Williamson says
November 7, 2016 at 7:08 pmI would like to get F1 Winter Testing details including Red Bull details.
Simon Purnell says
November 8, 2016 at 2:02 pmHi Ian, we currently speaking to a number of hospitality companies about F1 testing for 2017. As soon as we have some prices and availability we’ll update the site. I expect to have all the information, once the current season has completed.
peter hill says
November 23, 2016 at 12:55 pmdetails as and when please
thanks
Simon Purnell says
November 28, 2016 at 10:27 amHi Peter, Dates have been confirmed..
WEEK 1 – 27th February to 2nd March 2017
WEEK 2 – 7th to 10th March 2017
There’s a fantastic VIP package above the pits for £250. Let me know if this of interest and I’ll send further information.
b Shaw says
October 30, 2017 at 11:56 amI’d possibly be interested in this package, please send details, any idea when the tickets for testing are going to be available, is it correct that the second test finishes on a Saturday 10th March , not the usual Friday?
Simon Purnell says
December 11, 2017 at 11:35 amTicket sales are now open.
Testing runs..
Week 1 – Monday 26th February to Thursday 1st March 2018
Week 2 – Tuesday 6th March to Friday 9th March 2018
Noah Jakobitz says
January 27, 2022 at 6:54 pmHello, where can i buy the tickets for the tests in Spain online?
Simon Purnell says
January 28, 2022 at 9:11 amCircuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has now confirmed this event will not be open to the public.
Irene says
November 23, 2016 at 1:54 pmGood afternoon,
Could you please confirm me the exact dates for both tests?
Kind regards
Irene
Simon Purnell says
November 28, 2016 at 10:21 amHi Irene, The dates are..
WEEK 1 – 27th February to 2nd March 2017
WEEK 2 – 7th to 10th March 2017
Ang Chi Song says
December 9, 2016 at 11:04 amAre there any Ferrari hospitality package available?
Simon Purnell says
December 9, 2016 at 3:13 pmNot that I know of. The only race team running hospitality packages are Red Bull Racing F1 Team with prices from £595 per person.
clive liddiard says
January 10, 2017 at 2:55 pmHi, does anyone know what drivers will be testing in february and on which days. i am over for first 3 days, and am thinking of getting the red bull hostpitality, but obviously would like to see current f1 drivers. thanks
Simon Purnell says
January 10, 2017 at 4:41 pmHi Clive, The drivers for testing or not normally announced until nearer the time. Let me know if you need any assistance with booking the Red Bull Hospitality. The price is now £550 including VAT. it was priced exclusive until recently. You should be OK with places for the first week although the 2nd is nearly sold out and second week is nearly sold out, so I’d recommend booking sooner rather than later if possible.
William says
February 1, 2017 at 9:24 amWhy not do the trip yourself. Flights are easy enough, and stay in local hotels near to the circuit. Makes it far more fun and a whole lot more money left over for further trips.
Get in touch if you want a few tips on travel etc.
Simon Purnell says
February 4, 2017 at 1:41 pmHi William, Always interested in tips to help fellow F1 fans. What hotels do you recommend and any advice on travel to the circuit from central town?
Chris says
February 8, 2017 at 11:15 pmGranollers is nearest town and easy place to stay, also anywhere around Passeig de Garcia, Clot-Arago or Sants stations in Barcelona as handy for the train to Montmelo. Taxis run to circuit from Montmelo station on testing days, they put the rates up obviously, so cost about € 10. It’s not a bad walk pretty flat but about 25-30 mins. If not doing hospitality then main grandstand is open as well as various other grandstands. Hardly anyone there so superb photo opportunities all round track. Be aware some hospitality tickets have to be picked up from the accreditation centre outside the circuit which is probably about a 15 min walk from the main circuit entrance on far side from main grandstand. Circuit website selling cheapest, not necessarily the best, hospitality at €238 per day, which gives paddock tour, minibus trip round circuit, food, and also viewing access above the garages
Natalie Yeoh says
February 3, 2017 at 10:05 pmHello, I’m interested in the red bull hospitality packages for week 2 but it’s already sold out. Any chance, they might add additional vailability? Thanks – Natalie
Simon Purnell says
February 4, 2017 at 1:39 pmHi Natalie, sorry no availability at the moment. What about Force India package? If not the Piso box package is very good value.
Sebastian says
February 14, 2017 at 5:24 pmIt seems like all the tickets for the grand stand are sold out already. Are additional tickets for sale on the day of the tests?
Simon Purnell says
February 20, 2017 at 1:37 pmHi Sebastian, Have you tried the circuit https://proticketing.com/circuitcat/en_US/entradas/evento/7495
Chris says
February 22, 2017 at 10:23 pmSebastian, i go every Year and the number of people watching from non hospitality are in the hundreds. You can turn up in the day and pay. There’s absolutely acres of room, you have run of the circuit. What has sold out are the guided tours of the paddock, podium, circuit inner road tour.
Brian says
February 28, 2017 at 11:51 pmHi there. Is there a driver schedule known for the second week of testing? (March 7 to 10)
Simon Purnell says
March 6, 2017 at 4:22 pmHi Brian, Sorry for the delay, the page has been updated now.
Brian says
March 6, 2017 at 6:17 pmNo worries Simon. Thanks all the same.
Richard says
October 30, 2017 at 1:50 pmHey Brian,
I trust it is still too early for that, one reason is that not all 2018 drivers are confirmed yet. 2nd (I was this year at the test session and checking internet in the weeks prior for the same reason) the teams are flexible to decide up to 1 week in advance of the session. A reason could be one driver is technically better to inform the team then the other .. another reason is to give a new driver more track time. . and so on .. and so on. So for 1 team you will see 1 driver the first week and the other driver the other week (or even their testdriver), the other teams swap each day driver in turns.
Jon says
November 29, 2017 at 7:49 amLooking for VIP tickets for the Mercedes garage can any one help
RV says
January 8, 2018 at 2:47 pmWhere can I find some more info on the guided tours? Are those on sale yet?
Dave Heathcote says
April 26, 2019 at 5:08 pmWhen will the team packages be released for 2020 winter testing at Barcelona.
Simon Purnell says
June 14, 2019 at 1:18 pmHi Dave, Normally after the close of the current season.
Ian Williamson says
September 17, 2019 at 7:27 amWould like to find out about F1 Hospitality Testing in Spain in February/ March 2020, with costs and which team we could visit.
Laura says
November 13, 2019 at 3:16 pmHi! I’d like to have some information (I’ll decide later) about the Mercedes, Red Bull and montjuic club packages. How much would each one cost?
Andrew price says
January 26, 2022 at 12:09 pmSeems like Bahrain has exclusive rights to testing reports of no public will be allowed at Barcelona test
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