Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya remains a staple of the F1 world, known for its grueling Turn 3 and the long start-finish straight. Originally built for the 1992 Olympics, it has hosted F1 since 1991. The track is the ultimate test of aerodynamic efficiency; teams often say if a car is fast here, it will be fast everywhere. The recent removal of the final chicane has restored the high-speed flow of the final sector, making the run onto the straight even more dramatic.

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Airlines: Fly to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Trains: Take the R2 North (R2 Nord) train from Sants, Passeig de Gràcia, or Clot stations to Montmeló station. It’s a 25-minute walk from the station to the track.

Roads: The AP-7 toll road and the C-17 are the main arteries connecting the city to the circuit.

Local Transport: Shuttle buses operate from the Montmeló train station to the circuit gates.

Fan Culture, Viewing & Weather

Fan Culture: Deeply rooted in Catalan pride. The "Orange Army" often makes a strong appearance here alongside the local Spanish fans.

Best Viewing: Grandstand G in the stadium section offers views of almost the entire final sector, including the technical Turns 12-15.

Weather: June can be intensely hot; high-SPF sunscreen and plenty of water are mandatory.

Previous winners and podium finishers at this circuit (since 2017)

Showing last 10 seasons