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F1 Formula One 2023 Barcelona

Gran Premio de España F1 2023 - Spanish Grand Prix


News:
F1 Spanish Grand Prix moves to Madrid from Barcelona in 2024. F1 announces that the Spanish Grand Prix moves to Madrid in 2026 to 2035 for 10 years. The F1 Spanish Grand Prix was at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from 1991 to 2023. Madrid "will replace Barcelona as host of the Spanish Grand Prix" in 2026 on a new circuit “around the Ifema exhibition centre between the Spanish capital and Barajas airport,” according to Andrew Benson of BBC.com. The deal, which runs until 2035, means Madrid will be host of the country's grand prix for the "first time since 1981." It has been held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya since 1991. F1 President & CEO Stefano Domenicali said that F1 “remains in discussions with Barcelona about the future" and the "possibility remains for it to host a race in addition to Madrid.” F1 said that it "would be able to host 110,000 fans a day initially with plans to expand the capacity to 140,000" -- making it "one of the largest venues on the F1 calendar" (BBC.com, 1/23).

F1 dates: 
2 to 4 June 2023

F1 location:
Montmelo racetrack - Circuit de Barcelona

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Information:
Barcelona F1 Formula One. Three days of top action every year at the Montmelo Circuit de Catalunya racetrack one hour north of Barcelona. See the best F1 drivers in the world compete in one of the most important races in the F1 calendar. Fernando Alonso will be making his debut driving for the Aston Martin team. Carlos Sainz continues his development with the legendary Maranello-based team. In addition to the home drivers, newly crowned champion Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton continue their rivalry on the tarmac. Nico Hulkemberg returns to F1 after a few years away. As usual, the Barcelona F1 will be a unique sporting event with plenty of entertainment and fun. The Barcelona F1 racetrack has fifteen grandstands, three of which are under cover, and offers plenty of services for an unforgettable experience. Remember earplugs. 

Directions:
Directions to Montmelo and scroll down this page for maps and bus/train information. Visit the official F1 website for more information about the Spanish Grand Prix.

Circuit de Catalunya F1 facts:
First grand prix held in 1991
Circuit length: 4.655km
Circuit distance: 307.104km
Number of laps: 66
Lap record: 1:21.670 set by Kiko Raikkonen in 2008 

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Event address & map

Circuit de Catalunya race track Montmeló
Venue:
Circuit de Catalunya race track Montmeló
Street:
Carretera a Granollers
Postal Code:
08160
City:
Montmelo
Country:
Country: es

How to get to Circuit de Catalunya race track


Address:

Camino Mas Moreneta,
08160 Montmeló,
Barcelona, Spain

Map Montmeló race track Barcelona 




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How to get to Circuit de Catalunya race track at Montmeló near Barcelona.

The Circuit de Catalunya at Montmeló is the racetrack for international motor racing competitions in Barcelona.

The biggest events are the annual Barcelona F1 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix in May and Catalunya MotoGP in June.

The sporting calendar of the Circuit de Catalunya also includes several competitions of the Catalan and Spanish Motorcycling and Car Championships, 24 Hours Endurance races, and more.

The Circuit de Catalunya can also be contacted for activities in connection with incentive events, presentations and conventions. Activities include quads racing, go-karts, 4X4 circuit and helicopter flights and more. 

Montmeló is in the Valles Oriental comarca (county of Barcelona. Nearby attractions include Roca Outlet Village. For more attractions in this area visit Valles Oriental Tourist Office.

The Montmeló race track was built in 1991 and has hosted the Barcelona F1 Spanish Grand Prix ever since. 

Before Montmeló was built the Barcelona F1 races were on street circuits in the Pedralbes area of Barcelona from 1951 to 1960ies and on Montjuic hill in Barcelona from 4th May 1969 to 27th April 1975. 

Hotels near Montmeló racetrack

The Montmeló racetrack is located 28km north of Barcelona, but in a remote location, so most racing fans stay in Barcelona hotels for the Formula 1 race in Barcelona and then take the train or bus to the race. 

Hotel Montmeló (2km from racetrack)
Hotels Montmeló racetrack Barcelona
Where to stay in Barcelona


By Car to Montmeló racetrack

Driving time is 30 minutes from center of Barcelona to Montmeló racetrack, but on F1 race days it can take up to 2 hours or more, so leave early.

Parking tickets can be purchased at the racetrack. The parking opens at around 6.30am in the morning but closes at night.

Google maps Montmeló Barcelona
Maps Montmeló race track
GPS location Montmeló entrance 


By Bus to Montmeló racetrack

For F1 and MotoGP races (but not for F1 test days) there is a GP shuttle bus service by Sagalés bus company which leaves from Estació del Nord bus station on street Carrer de Ali Bei, 80. 

Journey time to Montmeló from Barcelona is 45 minutes.

The nearest metro stations to the Montmeló bus departure point are metro station Marina or metro station Arc de Triomf both  on Metro Red line L1

Price return bus ticket to F1 racetrack from Barcelona Estacio del Nord is €15 in 2019.

Tickets for shuttle bus service can be purchased online here:

Tickets bus F1 Barcelona - Montmeló
Tickets bus MotoGP Barcelona to Montmeló

Travel tip: leave in good time because the bus times can be be delayed by heavy traffic going to the both F1 and MotoGP races.


By Train to Montmeló racetrack

Train to Montmeló. Montmeló train station is on the R2 (Line 2) of Spanish Renfe cercanías / rodalies  trains from Barcelona to end destination Maçanet Massanes. Train journey time 30 minutes then 25 minutes walking.

Take the R2 train from Plaza Catalunya, or Arc de Triomf or Clot stations in Barcelona city center. 

All of those stations are connected to Barcelona Metro trains. The trains to Montmeló racetrack leave every 30 minutes. 

When you arrive at Montmeló station it is a 25 minute walk from the station to the Montmeló race track - just follow the crowds for big events like F1 and MotoGP or take the shuttle bus from the station to the racetrack.

For train information and reservations call Renfe on 902240202

Train Barcelona to Montmeló
Map Renfe cercanies trains. Montmeló station is at right bottom section on Green Line 2


Campsites near Montmeló

There is usually a temporary campsite in the racetrack North Area available during the Spanish Grand Prix week.

For information about other permanent campsites near the Montmeló race track, contact the Province Barcelona Camping Association called 'Associacio de Campings i CV de la provïncia de Barcelona.'



Disabled access

Montmeló racetrack has a number of places and parking reserved for disabled people. See the racetrack website for more information or call the ticket sales office of the Circuit de Catalunya on (+34) 935719771

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Barcelona Event 

Barcelona Events:
F1 Formula 1 Barcelona GP 2023 - Spanish Grand Prix
When:
02.06.2023 - 04.06.2023
Where:
Montmelo
Category:
Sports events