The city of Barcelona will host an IndyCar event starting in July 2027. This agreement, confirmed by the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, marks a historic moment for the North American single-seater competition, which will travel to Spain for the first time.
According to sources close to the agreement, the news will be officially announced in the coming days. The exact date of the race is still pending, as the current IndyCar calendar only includes events until early June.
Negotiations to bring IndyCar to Catalonia began in June and have been led by the Generalitat de Catalunya. The aim has been to fill the gap left by Formula 1, which will not visit Montmeló until 2028. The presence of a prominent driver like Alex Palou, who has won multiple championships, has played a key role in making this event a reality.
A milestone for IndyCar and Spain
2027 marks the first IndyCar race outside of North America since 2013, and in Europe since 2007. Previously, the competition had held events in several European countries, including the United Kingdom and Germany. With the addition of Barcelona, IndyCar hopes to attract both local and European fans, as well as its usual base of North American followers.
Following a recent successful weekend at the 6 Hours of Barcelona, with over 55,500 spectators, the circuit hopes IndyCar can attract similar attendance, or even surpass it. This race will not only be a sporting event but also a great promotional opportunity for the city.
As Ignasi Armengol, director of Fira Circuit, stated in a recent interview: ‘Bringing IndyCar to Barcelona is a dream come true. It has been a complex process, but the conversations have borne fruit, and now we can aim for an event that will leave a mark on the history of motorsport in this country.’
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
