Spanish Grand Prix 2026

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will host the Spanish Grand Prix for the last time in 2026. This iconic track, where Max Verstappen achieved his very first Grand Prix victory as an 18-year-old sensation ten years ago, remains a special place for Dutch motorsport fans.

Barcelona offers much more than just racing. While the engines roar on the asphalt of Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a beautiful city with a lively tapas culture and Mediterranean atmosphere awaits on the other side.

RacingTours provides strategically located hotels to exclusive grandstands, all based on your wishes. Mark June 12 to June 14 in your agenda, because that is when the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix is on the program.

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History of the Spanish Grand Prix

The first official Spanish Grand Prix took place in 1951 at the Pedralbes circuit in Barcelona. After that there was a long break until 1968, when the race returned to the Jarama circuit near Madrid. Jarama remained its home base until 1981.

In 1991, the Spanish Grand Prix moved to the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, ​​where it became a permanent fixture on the F1 calendar.

After more than three decades in Barcelona, ​​the Spanish Grand Prix will return to Madrid from 2027, marking a new chapter in this long history. It will also mark the end of the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona after 2026, which has played such an important role in modern F1 history.

Previous Winners

2025 - Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
2024 - George Russel (Mercedes)
2023 - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

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Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

The track is 4.675 kilometers long and has 14 turns. The circuit is known for its technical challenges and variation in speeds. It combines slow technical sections with faster passages, which is a good test for both the aerodynamics and the mechanical grip of the cars.

The circuit is known for its strategic racing where tyre strategy and pit stop timing were crucial. The DRS zone on the long straight provides overtaking opportunities, but the races are often decided by strategy.

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