F1 at Barcelona: the 2026 Grand Prix
Formula 1 returns to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 12 to 14 June 2026, now branded the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix (the "Spanish GP" name has moved to a new Madrid race). It is an easy circuit to reach by train from the city. Here is how to get there, what tickets to consider, and why you must book a hotel early.
The 2026 race, in short
The race is at the circuit in Montmelo, about 30 km north of the city, on the weekend of 12 to 14 June 2026. Stay in central Barcelona and commute out by train rather than hunting for scarce rooms near the track. Book accommodation and your grandstand tickets early; this is one of the weekends when city hotel prices jump.
Getting to the circuit
The simplest way is the RENFE R2 Nord train from central Barcelona to Montmelo, then a shuttle or a 25 to 30 minute walk to the circuit; on race days extra services and shuttle buses run. Granollers stations are an alternative. Avoid driving on race day, when traffic and parking around Montmelo are painful. Allow plenty of time both ways, as crowds are heavy at the start and end of each day.
Race weekend essentials
- Dates
- 12 to 14 June 2026 (practice, qualifying, race).
- Where
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmelo, about 30 km north.
- Name change
- Now the Barcelona-Catalunya GP; the "Spanish GP" name moved to Madrid.
- Best transport
- RENFE R2 Nord to Montmelo plus shuttle; not the car.
- Tickets
- General admission (grass banks, walk the circuit) vs grandstands (reserved seats).
- Book early
- Hotels across the city spike for the weekend; reserve well ahead.
Tickets and where to stay
General admission lets you roam the grass banks and is the cheaper, more flexible option; grandstand seats give you a reserved view of a specific corner or the start-finish straight. Buy from official circuit or F1 channels. For lodging, base yourself in central Barcelona near an R2 station rather than out by the track, and book early before the weekend sells out and prices climb.
A central base for race weekend
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How we checked this
Date, venue and the name change reflect the 2026 F1 calendar; exact session times, ticket categories and shuttle arrangements are set by the organisers and change, so confirm on official channels before booking. We date this and re-check.
Verified 24 May 2026 · the barcelonageek editorial team
Common questions
When is the F1 race in Barcelona in 2026?
The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix runs 12 to 14 June 2026 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmelo, north of the city.
Is it still called the Spanish Grand Prix?
No. For 2026 the Barcelona race is the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix; the "Spanish Grand Prix" name has moved to a new race in Madrid.
How do you get to the Barcelona F1 circuit?
Take the RENFE R2 Nord train from central Barcelona to Montmelo, then a shuttle or a 25 to 30 minute walk. Extra services run on race days; avoid driving.
Where should I stay for the Barcelona Grand Prix?
In central Barcelona near an R2 train line, not out by the circuit. Book early, as race weekend pushes city hotel prices up sharply.
Keep planning
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SleepWhere to stay
Race weekend spikes prices; book early.
ArrivalGetting around
Trains to the circuit and around the city.
Researched by the barcelonageek editorial team. Last updated 24 May 2026. Some links earn us a commission; the price you pay is the same, and we point you to official tickets. How we research · Aviso legal