IndyCar Grand Prix of Barcelona Secured for Ten Years

Historic Agreement for IndyCar in Barcelona

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has announced that it will host the IndyCar Grand Prix for the next ten years, making it the first European race for the series in twenty years. This agreement allows Spanish driver Álex Palou to compete in front of his home crowd, highlighting his achievements—five championships in six years—in the U.S. IndyCar scene.

Scheduled for July 16-18, 2027, this event is set to be a significant milestone for the IndyCar Series, being its first race outside North America since the Sao Paulo Indy 300 in 2013. It will also be the seventh European venue to host IndyCar races, with the last occurrence being in 2007. The event marks a shift in the series’ approach to international racing, as previous negotiations in Europe had not materialized.

The announcement of this ten-year deal was made official during an event attended by notable figures including Mark Miles, CEO of IndyCar, and Salvador Illa, president of the Generalitat of Catalonia. The contract represents the longest commitment for a race in the IndyCar Series, providing a stable platform for future events.

In addition to the excitement of the race, teams are expected to receive between $150,000 and $200,000 per vehicle to help cover travel expenses, totaling over $4 million. This financial support is crucial as the series considers its economic viability in international markets, having faced challenges in previous years with events in Brazil and Argentina. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya continues to diversify its offerings, having recently hosted successful Formula 1 and endurance races, with the potential of including Formula E in the future.