The Spanish Grand Prix takes place 30 May – 1 June 2025 at Circuit du Catalunya just outside the beautiful city of Barcelona This thrilling race was first held in 1913 making it one of the oldest in the F1 calendar enabling F1 fans to combine a weekend of racing with a mini break in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities If the Spanish Grand Prix is on your go-to list for 2025 you may be wondering the best way to get there we’ll explore all options for getting to get to Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona for the 2024 Spanish GP The Circuit de Catalunya track is located in the town of Montmeló approximately 30km (19 miles) northeast of central Barcelona Barcelona El Prat International Airport (BCN) is the nearest airport to the circuit located approximately 10km (6 miles) southwest of the city centre and just over 40km (25 miles) from the circuit itself This airport not only has great domestic and European links you can also fly direct into Barcelona from intercontinental locations including USA While there are no direct flights from Australia Emirates fly from Sydney with a few hours’ stop in Dubai a number of low-cost airlines fly into the regional airport of Girona-Costa Brava (GRO) located just over 70km (44 miles) from Circuit de Catalunya (Heads up: this airport is ideal if you are planning to combine your visit to the Grand Prix with a beach holiday!) By taxi – The easiest and quickest way to get to the city centre is to take one of the official black and yellow taxis located at the exit of Terminals T1 and T2 By metro – A far cheaper option is to take the L9 metro line from Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2 By train – The RENFE train service runs approximately every 30 minutes to and from Barcelona Airport to the city centre The journey takes 25 minutes and costs €4.60 By bus – Take either the express Aerobus service (€6.75) or the number 46 bus (€2.40) direct to the city centre Once you’re in Barcelona, getting to Circuit de Catalunya in Montmeló is simple, with plenty of transport options to choose from. The city has a fantastic metro system and while you can’t take a metro to Montmeló itself, you can usually catch one to the main train station from wherever you are in the city. View the Barcelona Metro map here. Let’s take a closer look at all your transport options for how to get from Barcelona to Circuit de Catalunya The nearest station to Circuit de Catalunya is Montmeló however taxis are available from the station if the walk is a little too much The main trainline running from the city to Montmeló is the R2 Nord (light green) train from either Sants (the main train station in Barcelona) Passeig de Gracia or El Clot in the direction of Granollers or Maçanet Massanes with tickets costing as little as €2.80 each way The journey lasts approximately 30 minutes but don’t forget to factor in the 45-minute walk from Montmeló station to the circuit there are usually trains running between Barcelona and Montmeló every 20 minutes but be warned – these can get very crowded You can buy tickets online at Renfe.com or at the station itself If you’re planning on catching a train from the airport direct to Montmeló leaving from Terminal 2B The train station at Barcelona Airport is conveniently located 200m outside terminal building 2 If you’re catching a train from other parts of Europe you’ll be pleased to hear that Spain’s high-speed train network is the second largest in the whole continent Planning on catching the train from London Take the Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord and catch a connecting TGV Duplex high-speed train to Barcelona for as little as £120 and a travelling time of just under seven hours Whether you’re grabbing a hire car at Barcelona Airport or driving from mainland Europe (or even the UK!) getting to the circuit by car or coach is straightforward the journey is just over 40km (25 miles) and takes approximately 45 minutes Expect delays on race days and avoid travelling during rush hour (8.00am to 9.30am Private transfer by taxi will take about 40 minutes and cost approximately €60 to €70 as trying to hail a cab on race days will be very tricky and fares are likely to be far higher Barcelona bus company Sagales runs a regular bus service on Grand Prix weekend from a number of stops in Barcelona to the track with a drop-off point just 300 metres from the entrance to Circuit de Catalunya Timetable and ticket prices ae not yet available for the race weekend 2024 but the cost is likely to be approximately €20 return with the journey taking 45 minutes Sagales also runs services to the circuit from the popular beach resorts of Lloret de Mar and Blanes – perfect for those combining the race weekend with a holiday. You can view the current Sagales timetable here which includes the various stops en route A shuttle bus service is provided from the centre of Montmeló approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the train station in the direction of the circuit and it’s another 10 minutes’ walk from the Gate 5 entrance Expect to pay a flat rate of approximately €25 for three days Parking must be booked in advance as tickets cannot be purchased on site during the event There are plenty of spaces to choose from – 32,000 in fact – but we strongly recommend using the car park nearest to your grandstand A number of UK airports fly direct to Barcelona These include flights via budget airlines such as easyJet and Ryanair You can then take a train to Montmeló direct from Barcelona El Prat Airport You catch take the Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris and catch a connecting high-speed train down to Barcelona in under seven hours If you’re planning a road trip from the UK Le Shuttle from Folkestone will have you in Calais in 35 minutes and the trip down to Montmeló takes approximately 13 hours Take the Eurostar from Amsterdam to Paris in a journey of 3.5 hours You can then catch a highspeed train from Paris to Barcelona in approximately 6.5 hours before catching a connecting train from Sants to Montmeló You can drive from Amsterdam to Barcelona in under 16 hours A possible halfway point is the city of Lyon There are multiple direct flights into Barcelona from Amsterdam with a journey time of two hours and fifteen minutes Now you’ve discovered how to get to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, it’s time to book your tickets which are on general sale now! Head to our Spanish Grand Prix booking page to secure your spot Barcelona-Catalunya has hosted a Grand Prix every year since it was first included on the MotoGP™ calendar in 1992 and will also host the extra special Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona in 2024 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has prepared a mobility plan for the Motul Solidarity GP of Barcelona that seeks to achieve the best traffic flow possible around the event it’s recommended to take advantage of public transport as a sustainable offer and avoid traffic jams and delays Free bus shuttle service from the Montmeló station to the Circuit The Circuit will provide a free bus service from the Montmeló train station to the track on top of 28,000 additional seats on the R2 and R2 Norte lines Rodalies will increase the usual offer on Sunday between 6 AM and 11 AM to get to the Circuit and from 3 PM onwards for the return from Montmeló on both Saturday and Sunday with an average frequency of 15 minutes between trains Autocares Sagalés also offer their services to attend the Grand Prix starting the itinerary from Estació del Nord The service will be available from 8 AM on the three days of the event with departures every 20 minutes on Friday every 10 minutes on Saturday and every 5 minutes on Sunday Reservations can be made through Sagalés’ official channels All attendees who wish to access the track by motorbike will be able to park for free in a designated area This parking lot does not require any prior accreditation or arrangements which can be purchased through the circuit's official ticketing platform To speed up the entry of vehicles to the Circuit the access arrangements to the venue will be reinforced on the AP7 with controls to guide users who have parking with its operation to be activated on Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM Gresini Racing » News MotoGP » ANOTHER STELLAR SPRINT RACE COMEBACK FOR MARC MARQUEZ AT MONTMELÓ   An underwhelming qualifying followed by a scintillating sprint race maybe even more spectacular than the one put together a fortnight ago in Le Mans Marc Marquez once again is second at the chequered flag Three lines are enough to summarise an incredible Saturday for Gresini Racing with the #93 second at the line (first Ducati rider) and now also in second position in the championship standings Alex Marquez could not capitalise today from thirteenth place on the grid as he dropped down the order in the early stages before making his way back to 14th place which today does not translate into points “I must say that this morning we made an important adjustment to the bike and I felt more comfortable; still here I just found myself in the right position and made the most of the opportunity but the temperatures tomorrow are going to be even higher and the Ducati machines struggle a bit more in these conditions “Unfortunately my race ended straight away after a coming together at turn four I found myself at the back of the field and from there I tried to find my pace because the potential was there to score some points It’ll be a whole different story tomorrow.” stay in touch and become part of Greasini Team The MotoGP season is almost over and as usual, after the end of the season there is a very important day dedicated to testing, in the same place, where riders usually have their first contact with the new team/new bike, and The move of the GP from Valencia to Barcelona is The rider will have his final round with Gresini Racing at Montmeló before officially moving to the Ducati Lenovo Team and admitted that the prospect of trying out the new bike he will use in 2025 on the circuit is an additional challenge that he likes: ‘Well I’d almost rather try it in Montmeló than in Valencia And he then explained the reasons why this is his preference immediately opting for an «extra» challenge instead of a track where he feels more comfortable: I prefer a layout that costs me more than one that is more suitable to my riding style always cost me a little more than the Valencia route the tests will also be important to continue our evolution within Ducati prepares to face the Le Mans circuit at the French Grand Prix with his team and himself confirming it this morning The French GP will welcome the highly motivated Portuguese rider shows enthusiasm for the French Grand Prix Maverick Viñales is preparing for the French Grand Prix with high confidence after recent good results Raúl Fernández from the Trackhouse MotoGP Team shows confidence for the French Grand Prix © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed The Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix has been a tradition in Barcelona for the past 33 years the future of Formula 1 in the Catalan city faces a challenge: competition from the Community of Madrid which seeks to design a street circuit around Ifema has shown its determination to host a Formula 1 race from 2026 Although he assures that this will not be a detriment to Barcelona the reality is that Formula 1 organizers generally avoid having two championship races in a single country The fight to retain Formula 1 at Montmeló will be crucial for Barcelona Although the award has been the subject of debate in recent years especially during the term of former mayor Ada Colau the event has been an important milestone for the city Although the City Council does not own the Montmeló Circuit it has provided financial support in the past One of the main factors that will determine the future of Formula 1 in Barcelona is the economic aspect Montmeló pays a fee of 22 million euros to Formula 1 this amount is expected to increase considerably due to the growing interest of cities around the world in hosting the prestigious event Faced with the possibility of a higher fee the administrations that control the Montmeló Circuit such as the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Reial Automòbil Club de Catalunya (Racc) will have to react and make important decisions has expressed a certain calmness due to the 33 years of success of the Circuit de Montmeló which has consolidated its position as a “classic” circuit appreciated by drivers what happens after 2026 will depend largely on the economic capacity of the circuit and negotiations with Formula 1 Madrid is ready to compete for the Formula 1 prize With an absolute majority in the Community and the Madrid City Council government under the Popular Party the city is a serious candidate to host the event after 2026 Formula 1 has been a key element in Barcelona’s international projection both events have consolidated the city as a benchmark of world leadership the America’s Cup 2024 also emerges as a relevant event in Barcelona’s calendar Stock images by Depositphotos La venta de la nuda propiedad Copyright © 2022 Salirporbarcelona , All rights Reserved. Created by JEZZ Media Both Repsol Honda Team riders spent Saturday preparing for what is set to be a challenging Catalan GP temperatures and tyre life two factors for Espargaro and Bradl to manage The heat was again unrelating in Barcelona ambient temperatures climbing above 30°C as the tarmac crept towards 60°C On track there was nowhere to hide as the pace also escalated the outright lap record being broken several times during the day Saturday’s first session went well overall for Pol Espargaro able to end the morning in the top ten for a spot in Q2 Victim to a crash at Turn 5 midway through Free Practice 3 His best time of 1’39.246 would come after the fall his never give up attitude on full display With his team working tirelessly over the midday break Espargaro was able to continue FP4 and Qualifying with two RC213Vs Hotter conditions in Q2 saw the home hero unable to improve on his overall best time Tenth place on the grid will see the 30-year-old lead the Honda charge into Turn 1 Espargaro’s Q2 time from 2022 was 2.3 seconds faster than his lap from the previous year Tyre management will be a key aspect of Sunday’s race On the other side of the Repsol Honda Team garage Able to consistently improve his lap times in each session and tick off a number of important items for Honda HRC the German will start Sunday’s 24-lap race from 21st on the grid ahead of Ducati test rider Michele Pirro Forecasts suggest a slight drop in temperature for Sunday topping out at around 27°C at 14:00 Local Time – just when the race is scheduled to begin Already we knew that the afternoon would be harder and I wasn’t able to be faster I was losing most of my time braking into Turn 1 Tenth was the best we could do finally in Qualifying Tomorrow is going to be a tricky race; we will need to use the harder tyres and try to manage them – like everyone The change in temperature is not a lot so finally the track will be greasy like today Let’s see what happens and no matter what we will try out best for the home fans here!” “We improved a little bit over yesterday and I avoided any mistakes This morning I struggled a bit to find speed in qualifying mode but in Q1 we made a step and improved our position we are building our speed and this is where we are at the moment Our plan for the race is to manage the tyres and the situation the main goal is to finish the race and learn what we can I am not setting a specific target for the race In 1989, through the joint collaboration of the Catalan Autonomous Government, the Montmeló Town Council and the Royal Automobile Club of Catalunya (RACC), work began on giving one of Europe’s most beautiful cities a state of the art race track to match. The Circuit de Catalunya opened on the doorstep… read more. During the Sant Joan weekend a traditional Catalan festival with fireworks But with the festivities come traffic jams on the roads The three-day weekend was expected to be particularly busy as it coincided with the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Montmeló. By Saturday afternoon, a total of 478,000 vehicles had left the Barcelona metropolitan area. This represents a 4% increase over the 460,000 vehicles expected, according to the Catalan Traffic Service (SCT). On Saturday, the AP-7 highway and the area around the Circuit de Catalunya were the most congested. There were queues up to 9.5 kilometers in Penedès - between Castellet and la Gornal and Banyeres - and around 8 kilometers in Vallès - between Santa Perpètua de la Mogoda and Montornès. Despite these conditions, traffic flowed relatively smoothly compared to similar holiday weekends, with no major delays or accidents reported. Police will set up a total of 1,106 checkpoints on Catalan roads, with around 4,000 police officers, including the Catalan police Mossos d'Esquadra and local officers, deployed to ensure security.  The Catalan Fire Department will also be reinforced with an average of four additional firefighters per station.  Last year, between 8 pm on June 23 and 8 am on June 24, they responded to 934 incidents, mainly urban fires and vegetation fires. The majority of the incidents occurred in metropolitan areas. Interior minister Joan Ignasi Elena said that the fire risk was not as extreme as in the previous two years due to recent rains, but stressed that the risk remained high. The emergency phone line 112 has a total of 100 personnel during the peak activity period. The night of Sant Joan is the busiest night for this service, along with New Year's Eve. To learn more about Sant Joan, have a listen to this episode of our podcast Filling the Sink of 2023. Get the day's biggest stories right to your phone MotoGP - Malaysian Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit 2024 Prima Pramac Racing's Jorge Martin in action during the MotoGP REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain The MotoGP championship battle has reached a fever pitch with the title on the line at Montmeló after Cheste was ruled out due to the DANA’s impact all eyes are on Jorge Martín and Pecco Bagnaia as the Spanish rider heads to a circuit where his Italian rival excels sharing his reflections on the fierce competition “I’ve learned not to rush,” Martín said after Sepang “I wanted that win because I felt strong all weekend he’s incredibly hard to beat and willing to take risks I can’t afford We leave each other a millimeter of space to avoid trouble acknowledging the mixed emotions surrounding the day: “I’m happy Martín knows what it takes to challenge Bagnaia’s resilience maybe the race would’ve turned out differently In a nostalgic nod to MotoGP’s past Martín compared their rivalry to legendary duels People once talked about Pedrosa and Lorenzo or Marquez and Valentino—today they talk about Martin and Bagnaia,” he said proudly “It’s an honor to be in the mix with a champion like Pecco I’m grateful to Pecco; his speed pushes me making the championship that much more thrilling.” Martín’s approach to the Montmeló decider reflects his disciplined mindset: “You’ve got to stay cool and focused If you hit the track without considering the risks but I couldn’t allow myself to drop two laps back,” he concluded setting the stage for an unforgettable final showdown The countdown is on for a title battle of epic proportions as Martín and Bagnaia prepare to settle the score in Montmeló © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports. First published: January 23, 2024 12:48 PM Madrid will host a Formula 1 Grand Prix for 10 years from 2026, putting the future of the Catalan race into doubt.  The contract between F1 and Catalonia's Montmeló track runs until 2026, leaving the question that the sports event could leave Catalonia entirely when the contract is up.  Yet, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has spoken on Tuesday about the new Madrid Grand Prix as being "complementary" to the Catalan race, which has a history spanning more than three decades at the Circuit de Catalunya de Montmeló. "We must not forget that we are very strong in Barcelona," Domenicali said in an intervention at the presentation of the new Madrid race. Domenicali was excited at the Madrid proposal because he said it combines important elements such as sports competition, technology or sustainability. "Madrid has presented a very innovative, interesting project, it's your time," he said. The hosting of the races will mean an annual income of €450 million for the Spanish capital region. Meanwhile, the Catalan government maintains that it is still negotiating to extend the contract for the Circuit de Catalunya. Business minister Roger Torrent assures that the executive is "very calm" about the future of the F1 event in Catalonia. "The working dynamics of the circuit will continue as it has been the last 33 years," Torrent said. "We are very happy with the relationship with F1 and we know that F1 is very happy with the organization of the grand prix. We are convinced that the relationship will last for many more years," he reiterated. The year did not have the outcome that Jake Dixon and Jorge Navarro would certainly have liked, with both riders finishing the Barcelona Solidarity GP the Fantic Racing and Gresini Moto2 pilot had a small crash in the race and ended up going into the gravel of the Spanish circuit where the crash of both ended up being consummated BIG tangle 👀Both @jakedixonracing and @jorge_navarro9 are DOWN 💥#SolidarityGP 🏁 pic.twitter.com/sua7VohInD Manuel González dominated the Moto2 Spanish GP The Spaniard didn't give the competition a chance with the fight behind him especially livening up.. The pole position holder for Moto2 at the Spanish GP has been determined with Manuel González finishing as the fastest and thus will start from the most coveted.. Deniz Öncü was the fastest in the second free practice of the Moto2 Spanish GP setting a new category lap record at the Jerez circuit: 1m39.564s Manuel González was the fastest in the Moto2 practice session of the Spanish GP which took place at the Circuito de Jerez Ángel Nieto Deniz Öncü started the Moto2 Spanish GP on top in the first free practice held this morning at the Circuito de Jerez Ángel Nieto under normal conditions With the best result of his rookie season to date Alex Marquez is aiming to carry the momentum home as Stefan Bradl rejoins him in the Repsol Honda Team garage The MotoGP World Championship continues to roll on with the third race in as many weeks Round nine of the 2020 season takes place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya the home race of Alex Marquez and the Repsol Honda Team has become a mainstay of the MotoGP calendar Marc Marquez dominated the weekend aboard the Repsol Honda Team RC213V Alex Marquez arrives at home fresh from his career best premier class finish The MotoGP class rookie took huge benefit from a day of testing between the two races in Italy and arrives at home in the best form of the year Improving his one lap pace for Qualifying remains Alex’s primary objective having now shown the pace to battle for the top ten against veterans of the MotoGP class Stefan Bradl has benefited from a week of rest after missing the Emilia Romagna GP due to right arm issues The German will return to the Repsol Honda Team as he continues to replace the recovering Marc Marquez With two top five finishes and an eighth on his three previous visits to the Barcelona circuit while riding the LCR Honda “We arrive in Barcelona in a good way after our best result so far and I am looking forward to riding in Catalunya with the Honda it will be a different experience to normal and I will certainly miss seeing all the home fans in the stands because this is always a special feeling Hopefully we can put on a good show for everyone so they can enjoy the race like they were here The last three years I have taken two wins and a podium here it was a hard decision not to race in Misano but it was the best one for me and everyone else Now with a week of rest I am feeling good and motivated to return I have had some good results in Barcelona in the past on the Honda but we need to see where we are this year Alex and Taka both had great tests and races in Misano I look forward to helping them and HRC continue to improve.” Traffic control measures will be put into place to mitigate impact on major roads ACN | Barcelona Three months after testing in February, Formula 1 returns to Barcelona this weekend, with around 100,000 attendees predicted to be present at the Grand Prix on Sunday, following two years of the event going on behind closed doors due to the pandemic. The circuit in Montmeló, around an hour outside Barcelona, also expects numbers to exceed those of 2019’s event. "We are coming out of a period of confinement and measures, with different activities being normalized" said Lourdes Puigbarraca, an official from the Catalan Traffic Service, in a presentation of the special traffic device, which was made at a Mossos d'Esquadra police station in Granollers. As a result, the Catalan Traffic Service has announced special measures to facilitate mobility on the main roads, allowing both Grand Prix goers and local road users to move about efficiently. Among these measures is the decision to implement an inverted lane on the C-32 North highway as an alternative to the AP-7. The special measures will be in place between Saturday at 7.00 am and 5.00 pm and Sunday between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm. "The way the championship is going, the way it ended last year, and the fact that independent programs and series about Formula 1 have been produced, has helped many people who were familiar with the sport get involved and begin to follow it", explained the director of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Josep Lluís Santamaria. These new-found fans mean that, unlike previous years, it is expected that a considerable proportion of those at the track will be from Catalonia and elsewhere in Spain. As a result, the number of private vehicles trying to gain access to the circuit will likely increase. To tackle this increased traffic, aside from the temporary changes to the local highways, entrance to the venue is expected to be staggered, so that people arrive progressively.  However, more concern lies around the exit, as fans tend to leave in one great burst once the race is over, which can lead to the overflowing of nearby roads. In order to reduce these crowds, the circuit has chosen to open the track to attendees, allowing them to step on the asphalt on which the drivers will have just driven. In order to reduce the effect of the increased number of cars, Puigbarraca “strongly advise[s] the use of public transport". In response to this request, there will be 76 special trains and 50,000 additional seats on Saturday and Sunday on the R2 Nord railway line leading to Montmeló. There will also be a bus service connecting Montmeló station with the circuit. Furthermore, the bus company Sagalés is establishing a shuttle service between the center of Barcelona and from the main towns on the coastline nearby and the site. This year, new technical regulations intended to produce closer racing seems to be working, as the first five races of the season have produced some fascinating contests, chief among which is the championship battle between Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and reigning world champion, Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull. With Verstappen having won the last two races, he seems to be the favourite coming into this weekend, but the Dutchman still trails Leclerc by 19 points in the standings, owing to two retirements in Bahrain and Australia. The Spanish crowd, meanwhile, will be cheering on two-time world champion Fernando Alonso and Leclerc’s teammate, Carlos Sainz, who will be hoping for his first Grand Prix victory come race day. The Spanish Grand Prix will take place on the 30 May – 1 June 2025 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in the small town of Montmeló, 28km (17 miles) northeast of Barcelona. One of the oldest races on the F1 calendar, the Spanish Grand Prix witnessed a historic moment in 1975 when Lella Lombardi became the only woman in Formula One history to earn points in a race Wondering where to stay for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix This guide covers a wide selection of accommodation options – from luxury city suites to basic hostels and campsites While a wider choice of accommodation options can be found in Barcelona many F1 fans will be keen to be as close to the action as possible It’s worth bearing in mind that the nearer you want to be to the track the more money you’ll inevitably have to spend as demand will always exceed supply If being close to the circuit is a priority for you here are three great options for hotels near Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya: Located just 5km (3 miles) away from Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this modern four-star hotel boasts a rooftop pool with stunning views of the surrounding countryside Prices start from €76 (based on two people sharing) You won’t find a hotel that tops this one in terms of location and cost this is the ideal hotel for budget-conscious F1 fans who want to be in the thick of it Prices start from €69.72 (based on two people sharing) This five-star eco-friendly luxury resort is located in a tranquil setting just under 11km (seven miles) from the circuit The resort features luxurious villas with private pools and a spa The perfect place to unwind after a busy day trackside Prices start from €284.50 (based on two people sharing) Barcelona is a vibrant and popular tourist destination all year round but it truly comes alive in June when the F1 fans roll into town stunning architecture and buzzing nightlife make it the perfect base to combine a visit to the Grand Prix with a city break The weather in June is usually sunny and warm without being too hot There is also a vast array of great accommodation options to choose from a selection of which we have included below: This little gem is just 10 minutes’ walk from La Pedrera and La Sagrada Familia and has a fabulous rooftop pool The staff even arrange guided walking tours around the city If you want a more comfortable base for the racing weekend without breaking the bank there are a number of mid-range hotels in Barcelona offering rooms starting at around €50 per night With incredible panoramic views across the city this five-star hotel will make your Grand Prix experience even more unforgettable but for two people with a tent plot and car parking The cost of a campervan or motorhome plot is likely to be much higher Camping Barcelona: This is a large and well-equipped campsite offering a complimentary shuttle bus to the circuit (30km / 19 miles away) The price for a pitch with electricity and water is €25.50 per night for two people Camping Masia Can Corominas: This small and cosy campsite features a barbecue area playground and laundry service and is located in a natural park approximately 20km (12 miles) from the circuit The price for a pitch with electricity is €18 per night for two people Camping El Vedado: This is a family-friendly campsite that is situated in a forest the price for a pitch with electricity is €22.50 per night for two people Driving to the Spanish Grand Prix will give you more flexibility in choosing where to stay If you’re planning on combining a trip to the GP with a beach holiday why not take a look at our hand-picked selection below This lively seaside town located 65km (40 miles) from Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has a wide range of accommodation options A popular resort known for its sandy beaches Lloret de Mar is located 68km (42 miles) from the Formula One circuit With lots of accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences we’ve included three of our favourites below This is the southernmost town on the Costa Brava and is located 61km (38 miles) from Circuit de Catalunya Blanes offers a quieter and more tranquil alternative to Lloret de Mar Barcelona bus company Sagales also run dedicated bus services from the main resorts on the Costa Brava to the circuit during the Grand Prix weekend (Saturday and Sunday only) While timetables and prices for 2024 are not yet confirmed the indicative cost is €30 for a return trip Whether you prefer the elegant comfort of a five-star hotel or a night under the stars camping it’s definitely a case of the early bird catches the worm the further in advance you need to book your accommodation Some F1 fans book the same hotel in advance over multiple years but this is mostly applicable to hotels in Montmeló or Granollers If you’re planning to attend the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix book your accommodation today to avoid disappointment Ready to book your tickets for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix? Head over to our main booking page and reserve your spot at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya! First published: September 10, 2023 10:16 PM Latest update: September 11, 2023 08:15 AM Four people died after a runover by a Rodalies commuter train in Montmeló, north of Barcelona, on Sunday night.  Renfe sources told the Catalan News Agency (ACN) that a group of people crossed the rails at 8:22 pm through a non-authorized area between Parets del Vallès and Granollers-Canovelles train stations from the R3 commuter train line. Overall, seven people crossed the rails, and while three were not injured, they had an anxiety crisis and were moved to the Mollet del Vallès hospital. At the beginning, emergency services confirmed there were three dead, but a fourth one, with severe injuries, passed away due to a cardiorespiratory arrest. The victims are three women and one man aged 19 to 22, as the Catalan Mossos d'Esquadra police director, Pere Ferrer, told media outlets on the ground in the early hours of Monday. He was accompanied by Pere Rodríguez, mayor of Montmeló, and other authorities. The accident happened near the Circuit de Catalunya racing track, a zone close to an outdoor techno music festival where the victims were going. The group had just arrived by train to the municipality and were going to the DURO festival, which saw around 15,000 to 16,000 attendees. "We organized a team with specific access and customer service agents, but we understand that the group wanted to take a shortcut through an area that was not announced or lit," Pere Rodríguez said. "We believe that the group did not know where they were going, and unfortunately, the train arrived," he added. Although the rails are protected with some fences near the houses, the group crossed them from an area where there are no fences and there is a gap of around 50 centimeters in width. "There is nothing on the other side," Rodríguez said while considering the most tragic events that occurred in the municipality in years. Meanwhile, neighbors around the area said that it is quite normal to see visitors going to the Circuit de Catalunya or to nearby events to cross through that gap. "When we left our home this morning, there were already a lot of people crossing through there, there are no restrictions, even though the path takes nowhere," Vicente Mayor, neighbor, said to media outlets. Nine ambulances, a helicopter, three psychologists from the Catalan emergency system, and seven firefighter units were deployed to the area. Firefighters looked up for other victims in the area, but none others were found. The train line was temporarily halted between Parets del Vallès and Granollers. Passengers on the R3 train were left waiting for up to two hours while authorities controlled the situation, no injuries were reported among the 170 passengers. The police investigation is now part of a judicial case, and during the early hours of the night, police were not able to identify the victims, therefore they were not able to inform their families of the tragic news. The Catalan president, Pere Aragonès, was "absolutely dismayed," as he wrote on social media X, previously known as Twitter, on Sunday late night. "It is a mortal tragedy that left us breathless," he added. On a similar note, the Spanish acting transport ministry, Raquel Sánchez, gave her condolences to the families and their loved ones. As Aragonès, the minister, praised the work of the emergency units "under very difficult situations." Lewis Hamilton was worried about Max Verstappen before Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix about how the Mercedes tires would cope under a searing summer sun after wilting last week in the lesser heat of Silverstone His concerns proved as unfounded as his 88th career victory was comprehensive The six-time world champion is now within three of Michael Schumacher's Formula One record of 91 wins Hamilton beat Verstappen by 24 seconds to extend his championship lead over him to 37 points - 132 to 95 - after six races “I didn’t even know it was the last lap I was so zoned in.” His teammate Valtteri Bottas is fading from the picture and already languishes 43 points behind Hamilton despite winning the first race of the season Hamilton’s fourth win of the coronavirus-shortened campaign was also timely considering Verstappen’s superb win last Sunday — when Mercedes anxiety levels rose “It was a surprise because we had that problem with the tires last weekend," Hamilton said The pre-race thinking from Mercedes was that Verstappen — who has eight podiums in the last nine races — was favorite and Verstappen's priority became keeping Bottas in third place I didn’t have the pace like Lewis but I’m happy with second," he said “The start was crucial to get ahead of Valtteri." Although Bottas secured a bonus point for the fastest lap he is six points behind Verstappen in the standings The winding 4.7-kilometer ( 2.9-mile) Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with its combination of slow and fast corners After narrowly securing a record-extending 92nd career pole position Hamilton made a strong start on the long straight to the first corner But Bottas was overtaken by Verstappen and the Racing Point of Lance Stroll — who jumped from fifth to third with a fine move on Bottas' right flank I lost a position and then had to push hard to make ground and suffered the tire condition,” Bottas said “I was behind Max and everyone knows how hard that is." Track temperatures on the circuit were around 50 degrees C (122 F) and Bottas was concerned “These black overalls are hot,” he said during the race It was another miserable day for struggling Ferrari with Sebastian Vettel seventh and Charles Leclerc abandoning after his engine cut out on track “I don’t know why the car switched off completely,” Leclerc said He crawled into the pits but his race was over on lap 41 he would likely have been lapped by Hamilton just as Vettel was Hamilton set the pace with a confident start While he and Verstappen swapped fastest lap times Bottas labored behind Stroll for four laps It was Verstappen — and not Hamilton — who was complaining about his rear tires and by lap 20 of 66 he said there was “nothing left” in them The ice-cool Dutchman was getting flustered “Do you want me to repeat it again?” he shouted moments later on his radio his team brought him in for new tires on lap 22 but he was 10 seconds behind Hamilton Both Mercedes pitted for new tires on the next lap But a blip attaching the rear left saw Hamilton emerging about four seconds clear of Verstappen He was given a brief glimmer of hope as Hamilton’s tire was showing signs of blistering only six laps after being fitted who missed the last two races as he recovered from the coronavirus finished in fourth place ahead of Stroll with McLaren’s Carlos Sainz Jr Vettel is having his worst start since 2008 but drove very well with just the one tire stop It proved the right choice but came after a tense exchange between Vettel and his race engineer “What do you think about going to the end on these tires?” his engineer asked Vettel replied: “I asked you this before!” Vettel had asked his team whether they thought he could go to the end on the same tires — and got no response His final season with Ferrari could prove to be long and arduous while Hamilton is odds-on to end it with a seventh title to equal Schumacher — Vettel's childhood hero More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/apf-AutoRacing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports rewritten or redistributed without permission 20 August After closing to within 16 points of Bagnaia with a double victory at Sachsenring Martin remains in second but has now dropped 62 points adrift of the reigning champion The Pramac Ducati rider returned to the top three for the first time since Germany on Saturday in Austria but a long lap penalty for the main race dropped him back into the pack and he could only salvage seventh “I felt it was the best position I could achieve today starting from twelfth,” Martin said “I did an amazing start and was with the podium group So I lost time overtaking a lot of riders and had to use too much rear tyre “It’s a pity because I had the pace to fight for - not first position - but for sure second was a real possibility So now its three weekends where we lost our chance for the [GP] podium.” While the MotoGP season is only at its midway stage Martin believes another bad result next time in Barcelona will mean “we will have to fight for second” “I felt I was the only one who could put some pressure on [Bagnaia] today but I feel I was the only one who could be closer “I was losing a little bit [to Bagnaia] on corner 9 but the rest I was really close or faster than him “So I hope we can put together a good qualifying in Montmelo because it will be key to battle for this championship if not then we will have to fight for second.” 19 August Martin: Sprint pile-up ‘not my fault’Martin said he still didn’t accept the long lap penalty decision made by the FIM Stewards following the first turn pile-up in the Sprint race I watched it a lot of times and I spoke with a lot of riders a lot of journalists… If you watch again and again you understand it was not my fault It was just a combined situation,” said Martin “We have something [on Sunday] that was an even more aggressive from another rider and nothing happened “I think they had to take somebody [for] a penalty to punish for the action and they chose the easy option maybe.” The Spaniard also regretted that the penalty decision came after the Sprint race had finished and therefore compromised his chances in the full points Grand Prix “It’s a pity that if the Stewards are unable to do a penalty during a Sprint race then you have to get it during the main race which is more important and if you are fighting for a championship it destroys your possibilities.” Martin remains just six points clear of VR46 Ducati rider Marco Bezzecchi interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox For more information see our Privacy Policy He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez’s injury issues © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form Lorenzo and Dovizioso in second and fourth place respectively Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen Cycle World may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site Copyright © 2025 Cycle World. An Octane Media, LLC Publication. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. First published: December 5, 2023 12:06 PM The Madrid regional government says it is in the "final phase" of negotiations to host an F1 Grand Prix. Despite there being "no definitive confirmation" yet, the conversations are "going well," officials indicated to the Catalan News Agency. Formula 1 will not announce any update on the race calender until a deal is final. Should Madrid secure the event, it would likely mean that Catalonia's Montmeló race track would lose its bid to host the F1 race.  The news was first published by newspaper 'El Mundo' quoting F1 sources on Tuesday, which explains that Madrid will get the Spanish Grand Prix for 2026, to the detriment of Catalonia. Sources from the Catalan government pointed out that there is a contract with Catalonia until 2026 and they assure that there are talks to extend the deal beyond that date. The Madrid government says that the incompatibility of a Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid with a Catalan race depends on the organization of Formula 1, and they have no information about it. Identifícate o regístrate y empieza a disfrutar de todas las ventajas de la comunidad Box Repsol The second day of action at the Circuit de Barcelona –Catalunya began with a free practice session -in which Miguel Oliveira was fastest– and the Q1 and Q2 sessions to decide the starting grid for the sprint race and Grand Prix itself Pecco Bagnaia showed why he is the current World Champion and leader of the overall standings breaking the circuit record with a 1:38.639 lap for pole position Aprilia riders Aleix Espargaró and Oliveira will share the front row There was a positive start to the day for Marc Márquez the 8-time MotoGP World Champion finished second in Q1 In the final 15 minutes of the grid-defining session and was 1.062s off pole position in twelfth On the other side of the Repsol Honda Team box The two-time World Champion in Moto3 and MotoGP finished 20th in FP2 Mir will start from 20th in both the sprint race and in the race on Sunday Clasificación del GP de Catalunya de MotoGP en Montmeló Leave a Reply Lo siento, debes estar registrado para publicar un comentario Valentino Rossi feels he will have better potential at Catalunya this weekend than he did at Mugello where the Movistar Yamaha rider claimed a rostrum finish in front of his passionate home fans Rossi sealed third behind factory Ducati riders Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso at the Italian round and is 23 points behind MotoGP Championship leader Marc Marquez The 39-year-old was encouraged following a test in Montmeló three weeks ago and Rossi is optimistic he can improve further on the M1 Valentino Rossi feels he will have better potential at Catalunya this weekend than he did at Mugello He said: “I hope I can be stronger at the Catalunya circuit I think our potential there is better than it was at Mugello At the test in Montmeló we found something Rossi has an impressive record at Catalunya where he has won seven times in the premier class Rossi and team-mate Maverick Vinales struggled last year on the old asphalt although the Italian is much happier with the new surface this year at the track where the original fast penultimate corner has been reintroduced rather than the F1 chicane used in 2016 and 2017 it is rumoured that the factory Yamaha pairing could have some new electronic updates available for Monday's post-race test in Spain Maverick Vinales says the recent test at Circuit de Catalunya has provided a timely boost ahead of the Italian MotoGP after his “horrible” previous round at Le Mans for Movistar Yamaha Maverick Vinales says the recent test at Circuit de Catalunya has provided a timely boost ahead of the Italian MotoGP after his “horrible” previous round at Le Mans for Movistar Yamaha The Spaniard’s frustrations spilt over at the French MotoGP after finishing a distant seventh place for the factory Yamaha squad and 18 seconds behind teammate Valentino Rossi. Having suffered with rear grip issues throughout the race at Le Mans and “trying to crash in every corner”, Vinales made it clear he demanded changes on his side of the garage Vinales appears to have found some timely set-up tweaks at the private MotoGP test at Circuit de Catalunya – which was resurfaced over the winter – and says he had “good feelings” which he is eager to apply at Mugello for this weekend’s Italian MotoGP “We're working our way through a difficult time,” Vinales said “We lost some very important points for the championship in the earlier rounds but we won't give up and we'll continue working hard to get good results in the races to come “I've climbed up to second in the championship and that motivates me to keep working hard After the difficult race in Le Mans we went to Montmeló for a test and there I felt good again with my bike Step-by-step we will get back to the top.” Having finished as runner-up in the Mugello race 12 months ago Vinales is positive for the Italian round as he feels it suits his riding style on the factory Yamaha “Mugello is a track that I like and where I've always had a lot of fun We face the Italian Grand Prix optimistically and eager to find the perfect set-up for our bike I will give my 100% and will try not to disappoint our fans.” Despite his disappointment at Le Mans down in seventh place Vinales actually moved up to second in the current MotoGP riders’ standings after Andrea Iannone Johann Zarco and Andrea Dovizioso all crashed out ahead of him Visit our Road Racing page Visit the SBK official website | Copyright 2025 FIM Europe | Terms of use - Privacy statement | Jorge Lorenzo saw any chance of overhauling team-mate Valentino Rossi for second in the world championship disappear when he was beaten by the Italian in Sunday's Malaysian MotoGP The Movistar Yamaha riders finished second and third behind race winner Andrea Dovizioso in the wet Sepang race leaving Lorenzo 28-points from Rossi with only 25 still available at the Valencia finale 2016 will be his lowest points scoring season since his rookie 2008 campaign Lorenzo began the season with three wins and two second places in the opening six rounds finishing first in Qatar and second in Austin Just [the crash in] Argentina was the only negative race Catalunya was where Lorenzo struggled for grip and was eventually punted out of the race by Andrea Iannone Then came a succession of difficulties in cold and damp conditions I didn't feel great with the front tyre especially So it has been hard to be constant like normally I am "Luckily in the future Michelin will get experience of this year to make the better tyres every rider will have less problems to be more competitive and can avoid some crashes taking some experience from this year for the future will be important Lorenzo remained mistake free in Sunday's malaysian race but admitted his podium finish - some eight-seconds behind Rossi - owed much to the mistakes of others; Marc Marquez Cal Crutchlow and Andrea Iannone all falling ahead of him even though it didn't feel very good today I felt worse than in qualifying with a little bit more water on the track But stayed on the bike and I've been lucky because all the crashes were in front of me this time and this gave me the opportunity to pass from sixth to third "To have this podium in the rain is good for the confidence in these conditions it's important to get another podium in my career." Lorenzo now has one final race left for Yamaha before switching to Ducati a team that has now won two races this season with Andrea Iannone (Austria) and Dovizioso "Obviously the [Ducati] is progressing every year being competitive more times in more tracks than the past because Andrea has always been one of the best rain riders and even when it was not competitive in the dry it's a good sign to see every time more Ducatis in the front at most of the tracks." It’s no secret that Montmelo has become a bit outdated for the current Formula 1 cars but at least this year it has given us the satisfaction of eliminating the horrible final sector that we had been suffering from for too many years it has returned to its original configuration from 30 years ago Alonso and Sainz are returning to their home Grand Prix in a season where they have continuous possibilities and we hope they can capitalize on all those opportunities by scoring points or who knows What caught our attention the most about Montmelo last year were the numerous complaints received from the fans with multiple medical incidents due to the heat and unjustified charges of all kinds It was a chaos unworthy of a circuit of this level Reliability issues with Leclerc’s car prevented Ferrari from celebrating a victory that they had a good chance of achieving early in the race The outcome resulted in a Red Bull double win after Perez let Verstappen pass by team orders from the pit wall Sainz finished fourth after a race with several mistakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE0Fp6cv38M Thanks to Nikolai for the header picture This website uses affiliate links which may earn a commission at no additional cost to you This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. March 26.The Spanish driver revealed it was a steering issue that saw him slam into the barrier during tests and that McLaren has altered facets of the car as such He also admitted there was very little he could do about it Alonso has dismissed those claims ahead of his return to racing Alonso insisted it wasn’t the finest spectacle to watch from the sidelines and reassuringly claimed there was nothing to worry about ahead of his return to action Alonso Will Return at Malaysian Grand PrixMonday March 23News off the Spaniard's clearance to return to racing was confirmed by Sky Sports News HQ: Boullier: McLaren has 'Nothing to Hide'Friday, March 13McLaren racing director Eric Boullier earlier detailed why the team continues to keep information quiet surrounding the crash. As reported by Edd Straw of Autosport Boullier says Alonso's medical files should be kept private He also indicates tests on the car are yet to provide conclusive results We first cared about Fernando being cared for by the doctors and that is a personal thing so nobody has access to the medical files except the doctors we have conducted all the investigations very transparently and openly with the FIA we couldn't find anything wrong or which has implied the accident We are still looking for further investigations but we have given our report to the FIA and we are working with the FIA Boullier added doctors are "happy" with Alonso's checks Byron Young of the Mirror previously revealed that fear is growing over Alonso's potential return to Formula One following the crash Mirror Sport has learned that doctors and crash investigators have not excluded the possibility the double champion may have blacked out BEFORE the accident that has ruled him out of the season-opener in Australia a week on Sunday One eye witness who has seen footage of the smash at Turn 3 in Barcelona said far from losing control dramatically at high speed when he went off Alonso’s car simply just drove off the track Alonso's management team could not be contacted yesterday and McLaren have refused to comment on his medical condition McLaren previously confirmed Alonso won't compete in Mar Alonso's Camp Reportedly Fear Car Failure, Demand ExplanationMonday, Mar. 2Spanish newspaper El Mundo risked the wrath of McLaren by suggesting Alonso is demanding an explanation for the crash, reported by grandprix.com: The report said the 33-year-old "and his people are convinced something went wrong with the car" and want assurances the same thing will not happen again El Mundo cited Circuit de Catalunya sources who said although CCTV recordings of the crash are low in quality they do depict the "strange trajectory" of the car Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg offered his thoughts: "It would be interesting to say my opinion, but I cannot," said the German, via grandprix.com Boullier recently denied press reports, saying, "I have read and heard a lot of things, especially from the Italian and Spanish press," per grandprix.com "and 90 per cent of it is false." publicly displaying his improved condition and stating his intention to make a quick return to action: .css-az13ih{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/2;border:none;}Dennis Confirms Alonso Lost Consciousness 26McLaren CEO Ron Dennis confirmed Alonso lost consciousness during the crash McLaren originally expected Alonso to line up on the grid for the opening race of the season: 25Alonso was discharged from hospital more than three days on from his crash in Formula One testing According to motorsport.com the Spaniard was released on the afternoon of Feb and Boullier had visited him earlier on in the day As noted by the BBC the former Ferrari man has returned to his family home to rest ahead of the new season Abad suggested he doesn't possess the details of exactly what caused the accident. He says Alonso was conscious when he arrived at his side, per Chris Medland: It’s information that I don’t have at the moment I read information that is quite difficult to understand When I arrived at the [medical centre] at the racetrack Fernando was conscious and fine in this respect We don’t have images but it was very hard and he has to recover because it was a serious impact and Formula One is not a game We have to be sure that he is ready to drive the car at the right time because we want to be competitive until the last race of the season I think tomorrow he will be out of the hospital." Alonso was said to have undergone medical tests on Feb. 23, according to Andrew Benson of BBC Sport we have been carrying out a detailed analysis of the damage to Fernando’s car we have been able to reach some firm conclusions His car ran wide at the entry to Turn Three—which is a fast uphill right-hander—allowing it to run onto the Astroturf that lines the outside of the track A consequent loss of traction caused a degree of instability spitting it back towards the inside of the circuit where it regained traction and struck the wall side-on Our findings indicate that the accident was caused by the unpredictably gusty winds at that part of the circuit at that time and which had affected other drivers similarly (eg We can categorically state that there is no evidence that indicates that Fernando’s car suffered mechanical failure of any kind We can also confirm that absolutely no loss of aerodynamic pressure was recorded which fact indicates that the car did not suffer any aerodynamic loss despite the fact that it was subjected to a significant level of g-force we can also disclose that no electrical discharge or irregularity of any kind occurred in the car’s ERS system After the incident Alonso's manager tweeted a photo of the driver from the hospital Alonso Airlifted to Hospital After CrashSunday, Feb. 22McLaren previously released a statement on its official website: while testing at the Circuit de Catalunya (Barcelona) during the fourth and final day of the current test Fernando Alonso's McLaren-Honda car left the track at Turn Three causing the right-hand side of his car to strike the wall Fernando was driven to the circuit's Medical Centre where the circuit's doctors gave him first aid He was conscious and spoke with the doctors as per usual procedure in such circumstances he was then airlifted to hospital where he is undergoing precautionary checks "Result of Alonso's CT scan is good and Fernando is fine—effectively un-injured," McLaren later announced, courtesy of Ted Kravitz McLaren confirmed Alonso initially suffered a concussion, via Rachel Brookes of Sky Sports Sky Sports News HQ provided an image of the helicopter: .css-rhsghg{display:block;-webkit-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-position:center;background-position:center;width:100%;object-fit:cover;} We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website and to ensure we show advertising that is relevant to you. 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Barcelona Granollers and La RocaWe will see the important heritage of the region and experience the passion for motor racing The trip we now begin in Vallès Oriental is focused on three towns close to each other as well as the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya we will discover interesting sites from Roman times Later we'll go to Granollers to walk through the squares in the town centre in La Roca del Vallès we will follow a prehistoric route but we will quickly return to the present to explore the shops of La Roca Village IN COLLABORATION WITH BARCELONA ÉS MOLT MÉS AND THE DIPUTACIÓ DE BARCELONA We start in Montmeló a town that will delight lovers of archaeological sites There are two important sites: Can Tacó is a unique political-military Roman enclave dated between the late 2nd century BC and early 1st century BC It stands out for its perimeter wall with two large cisterns to collect rainwater and extensive remains of wall decorations in a fine state of conservation It is listed as a Cultural Asset of National Interest by the Government of Catalonia a Roman villa whose most notable element is a room that preserves the threshold of the front door decorated with an exceptional piece of blue marble or limestone with white streaks and doorjamb holes A journey to the past of the splendid Roman Empire to begin our exploration of the Vallès region We have a radical change of theme but not of town. It is time for the smell of tarmac and to visit the famous Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya The venue offers the opportunity to explore the facilities from inside on a tour of areas normally only frequented by drivers or mechanics and other parts that you may have seen on television but you can now discover for yourself You will learn a little more about how a motorbike or Formula 1 race is organised how the mechanics work or how the competition is supervised Check the days when the guided tour is available This afternoon we suggest a walk through the centre of the region's capital, Granollers Plaça de la Porxada is the most photographed and renowned when the Council of the town of Granollers commissioned a corn exchange from the Barcelona housemaster Bartolomé Brufalt Plaça de la Porxada has witnessed the passage of thousands and thousands of locals and strangers and many important events and the latter to Plaça de les Olles Today the commercial spirit of the whole area is alive and looking above the shops we will find very beautiful Gothic bay windows or in some cases if we look at the front doors we will see old porches or arcades Plaça de Perpinyà (also known as Plaça dels Porcs) Plaça de Maluquer i Salvador (also known as Plaça del Bestiar or de can Sínia) and Plaça de la Corona are other squares you must discover on this walk through Granollers Very close to Granollers is La Roca del Vallès One of the most outstanding and emblematic buildings in the town is the castle on top a hill that still has the appearance of a fortress We have references to it dating back to the 10th century although it is known that it was extensively rebuilt in the late 15th century and restored in 1952 As it is a private castle and inhabited we cannot go inside but it is worth looking up and taking some photos and given that we are in front of the gateways to the Serralada Litoral Park we can take the Prehistoric Route of Céllecs on foot or by bike by following the signs of the PR C-36 which will take you to megalithic monuments such as the covered gallery of Can Gol the dolmens of Céllecs and Can Planes Constructions that show us that those ancestors already felt very much at home in this part of Vallès © La Roca VillageDid you begin this trip on a Friday afternoon and so today is Sunday? You can still go shopping if that's what you want! La Roca Village is open every Sunday throughout the year and if you don't know this place on the outskirts of La Roca del Vallès we recommend a visit. Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! facebooktwitterspotifytiktokAbout us Contact us Time Out Worldwide The Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix returns to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló from May 30 to June 1 promising a show full of excitement and speed part of the official calendar of the 2025 F1 season is an unmissable date for motor racing fans Dutch driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing took victory consolidating his dominance at the Catalan circuit Britain's Lando Norris of McLaren-Mercedes took second place while his compatriot Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes completed the podium in third position Red Bull Racing led the standings after the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix reflecting the intense competition between the leading teams significant changes are expected in the teams' lineups while Spaniard Carlos Sainz joins Williams seeking to bring his experience and talent to the historic British team known for its technical and demanding track has been the scene of countless memorable moments in the history of Formula 1 makes it a challenge for both drivers and engineers being an ideal place to evaluate the performance of single-seaters The Spanish Motor Racing Grand Prix was first contested in 1913 on a 300 km road circuit between Madrid and Valladolid But one thing is a Grand Prix of speed and another thing is that this Grand Prix is valid for the Formula 1 World Championship 1951 was the first year in which the Spanish Grand Prix was part of Formula 1 For 5 years the race was held at the Pedralbes circuit in Barcelona and due to safety issues and other circumstances the Spanish Grand Prix went in and out of the Formula 1 calendar for several years The races were held at different circuits: Jarama The Jerez circuit hosted the Formula 1 race between 1986 and 1990 and in 1991 the Spanish Grand Prix moved to the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit the Formula 1 racing cars have not stopped roaring at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Official tickets for the Spanish F1 Grand Prix Ducati Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia receives medical assistance after a fall during the MotoGP race of the Moto Grand Prix de Catalunya at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo Spain: World champion Francesco Bagnaia was receiving medical treatment after a horror crash at the start of Sunday's Catalunya MotoGP Then at the next corner Bagnaia lost control the Italian thrown violently into the air in front of the chasing pack Brad Binder's KTM then ran over Bagnaia's leg and taken away to the track's medical centre in an ambulance The race was red-flagged immediately as officials got to work to clear the track of debris and oil The special programming of public transport provided on the occasion of the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA PIRELLI 2017 makes it easier more comfortable and sustainable to travel to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya The Circuit encourages all fans to come out to enjoy the Grand Prix using public transport with different options that reinforce the service in order to adapt to the needs of a large dimension event like Formula 1: Renfe reinforces the services of Line R2 North of the commuter train service Cercanías de Catalunya with 46,000 additional seats There will be a special programming for 13 and 14 May that provides for a travel frequency of every 15 minutes for the Montmeló – Barcelona connection at those times at which a larger number of travellers between these two stations is expected Renfe has reinforced their service with 42 special trains 24 direction Montmeló and 18 return trains to Barcelona 21 will travel on Saturday and 21 on Sunday and are added to the usual offer of Line R2 North (Airport - Barcelona - Montmeló - Maçanet) These additional trains for the Formula 1 Grand Prix will be added to Renfe's standard offer for Montmeló on weekends (74 daily trains travellers arriving by long distance AVE trains at the Sants train station will have connections to Montmeló with Line R2 the price of which will be included in their combined ticket there are different ways to get to the Circuit: with a shuttle service by taxi or a 30-minute walk (www.renfe.com) Further information is available at the train stations using the App Cercanías and on the Internet at www.rodaliesdecatalunya.cat and www.renfe.com Autocares Sagalés is also offering service to get to the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA PIRELLI 2017 The busses will depart from the Barcelona city centre from the North Bus Station (Estación de Autobuses del Norte This location allows for a connection with the underground service (Metro) and Commuter trains (Cercanías Renfe) as the Station is located next to Arc de Triomf The tickets cost 12 Euros and are booked at Sagalés (tel In order to minimise the environmental impact of the Grand Prix Sagalés will provide 25% of the service with sustainable busses The route to and from Barcelona will be made with Euro6 and Euro5 busses while the transfers from the Montmeló station to the Circuit will be made with hybrid busses Thus they are joining the commitment to sustainability that Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya took on many years ago with the ISO 14001 certification On Saturday and Sunday there will also be 3 sustainable mini-busses (Euro 6) offering service with stops at the Accreditation Centre and all of the Gates except Gate 5 In addition to these public transport options > By bicycle:  The Circuit encourages all fans to come out to the Grand Prix enjoying the different bicycle routes bicyclists will have a free guarded parking place at Gate 6 in the South Area All cyclists parking their bikes there will receive water on their arrival and an invitation to come and lap at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya during the BiCircuit cycle days > Optimising the seats in private vehicles: Should there be the need to travel by private transport the Circuit recommends optimising the use of the seats available in the vehicle.Buy your tickets Fira Circuit uses its own and third-party session and persistent cookies to (i) improve the functioning and performance of the website as well as to enable certain functionalities through the use of technical cookies (ii) analyze the traffic and use of the website and evaluate the user's navigation understand and determine the areas of greatest interest based on the number of visits viewing time or other statistical and aggregate parameters and (iii) manage the advertising spaces on our website and the advertising to be displayed on other websites according to those aspects that we consider to be of interest to you based on your navigation through our content You can accept all cookies by clicking the "Accept" button, configure them by clicking “CONFIGURE" or reject their use by clicking "REJECT". If you want to obtain more information about the cookies we use, please consult our Cookie Policy This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again Four young people lost their lives in Spain on Sunday evening after being hit by a suburban train near the town of Montmeló in Barcelona The four fatalities are three young women and a man who were able to avoid the train and were uninjured The train was travelling the line between Barcelona and Vic and the tragic accident happened at around 8.22pm between the stations of Parets del Vallès and Granollers the seven young people were crossing the tracks at a point that was forbidden for pedestrians a techno music festival was being held nearby and it is believed that the group of young people were on their way to the event But they crossed the tracks at an unauthorised point on a bend and with poor visibility as it was already getting dark when they were hit by the train operating the local service The train driver was unable to brake in time to avoid hitting them There were 170 people travelling on the train Just after 11.30pm they were able to continue their journey by road as Renfe put on an alternative transport service while the track remained closed to traffic and the train was stopped until the initial investigations and the recovery of the bodies had been completed It was "a deadly tragedy that takes our breath away," said Pere Aragonès expressed her "deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and her support for the emergency teams and services working on this very difficult situation" It has been a long time since such a serious railway accident had been recorded in Catalonia The last was in 2010 when 12 people were killed by a train near Castelldefels station It also involved a group of young people crossing the tracks on foot in a prohibited area Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados Between June 2 and 4 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (Montmeló) where the best F1 drivers in the world will race The award is part of the F1 World Championship that starts next March 3 with the Bahrain Grand Prix Barcelona has always been linked to the motor world in one of its circuits (the so-called Autódromo de Terramar) was where the Spanish Grand Prix was held for the first time that year Nor can we forget the Pedralbes or Montjuïc circuits which have been an important part of the Formula 1 championship worldwide three new young promises of the track will be present one of them is Australian Oscar Piastri who was signed by McLaren the team with which he will race in the Catalan capital Nyck de Vries from the Netherlands is another of this year’s promising young riders who has just participated with great success in the Italian Grand Prix in an exceptional manner Another participant will be 21-year-old American Logan Sargeant who will race with Williams Racing In 2015 he won the FIA World Karting Championship which at the time was also won by Fernando Alonso Max Verstappen who will defend his current championship title Spain will be represented by Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin team) and Carlos Sainz The circuit is 4.62 km long with 16 curves (9 right turns and 7 left turns) Montmeló is classified as an aerodynamic circuit with a great finishing straight Its layout is expected to be divided into three large blocks includes the finish straight and wide and long curves including the Renault curve The second block is more complicated thanks to the Campsa curve requires the pilots to demonstrate all their technical skills This is the new scoreboard that will be released in 2023 It is a large digital display that will replace the traditional vertical counter.00 the control posts and the circuit buildings are expected to be covered with 18,480 square meters of photovoltaic panels as a commitment to environmental sustainability to ensure energy sufficiency Montmeló has already signed with Formula 1 the continuity of the circuit for three more years which guarantees the celebration of the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix until 2026