Round 9 of 24

Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸

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Race Weekend

Weekend Starts

Friday, 12 June 2026

Race Day

Sunday, 14 June 2026

Race Time

13:00:00 (UK)

Sprint

No

Days Until Race

90 days

About

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 Information

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Circuit Type

Track

Circuit Length

4.675 km

Number of Turns

16 turns

Grandstands
Grandstand G (Stadium), Grandstand F (Turn 1), and the covered Main Grandstand.

Location

Located in Montmeló, about 30km north of Barcelona. The town of Montmeló is a quiet Catalan village that transforms into a buzzing motor-racing hub once a year. Barcelona itself needs no introduction, offering Gaudi’s architecture, the Gothic Quarter, and the famous Barceloneta beach.
Location fact
The circuit is home to the "Barcelona Totem," a massive scoring tower that is one of the most recognizable landmarks in F1.
Address

Carretera de Granollers s/n, 08160 Montmeló, Barcelona, Spain

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 41.570000°

Longitude: 2.261100°

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Travel Information

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.

Historical Results

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

Season Winner 2nd Place 3rd Place
2025 Oscar Piastri Lando Norris Charles Leclerc
2024 Max Verstappen Lando Norris Lewis Hamilton
2023 Max Verstappen Lewis Hamilton George Russell
2022 Max Verstappen Sergio Perez George Russell
2021 Lewis Hamilton Max Verstappen Valtteri Bottas
2020 Lewis Hamilton Max Verstappen Valtteri Bottas
2019 Lewis Hamilton Valtteri Bottas Max Verstappen
2018 Lewis Hamilton Valtteri Bottas Max Verstappen
2017 Lewis Hamilton Sebastian Vettel Daniel Ricciardo
2016 Max Verstappen Kimi Raikkonen Sebastian Vettel

Showing last 10 seasons

UK TV Times
Sky Sports F1
Session Date On Air Start
Practice 1 Fri 12 Jun 12:00 12:30
Practice 2 Fri 12 Jun 15:45 16:00
Practice 3 Sat 13 Jun 11:15 11:30
Qualifying Sat 13 Jun 14:00 15:00
Grand Prix Sun 14 Jun 12:30 14:00

All times UK (GMT/BST). Sky Sports F1 is available via Sky, NOW TV, and Virgin Media.

Full 2026 TV Schedule
Quick Facts
  • Country:
    Spain 🇪🇸
  • Nearest City:
    Barcelona
  • Track Type:
    Track Circuit
  • Round:
    9 of 24