Trackside at Circuit de Barcelona – 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix

Access, timetable, fan zones, amenities and more for F1 fans attending the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

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The 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix is scheduled from June 12-14

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Circuit de Barcelona remains of the best European circuits. The natural amphitheater layout of the circuit makes for great spectating, the weather is generally warm and sunny and the race weekend is normally well organized. Ahead of the 2023 race, significant changes to the circuit were announced, notably the removal of the final chicane that’s been in place for almost 20 years. The run off area behind Turn 1 was also extended to improve safety, circuit facilities such as toilets were upgraded and the hospitality directly area above the pits was redesigned. The owners of the circuit have continued to invest in new and upgraded facilities in 2024, especially several new hospitality venues at the circuit. In 2026, the Spanish Grand Prix moves to a new home in Madrid, though it was recently confirmed that Circuit de Barcelona will remain on the F1 calendar until at least 2032 after signing a new rotational contract.

Need to Know: 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix

Gate Opening Times: The circuit gates open at 17:30 on Thursday, 07:30 on Friday & Saturday and 6:30 on Sunday. Parking lots open at 07:00 on Saturday & Sunday. TBC for 2026

Circuit Entry: Seven gates provide entry for fans to Circuit de Barcelona. Check the circuit map above to determine the best gate to enter based on where you will be siting

Permitted Items at the Spanish GP: Food and non-alcoholic drinks, Umbrellas and chairs exclusively for the general admission areas, as long as other spectators are not disturbed, Plastic bottles up to 1.5 L (including caps) and tetra packs, Baby prams

Prohibited Items at the Spanish GP: Any glass, metal, ceramic or wooden container, Alcoholic beverages (the sale of and access to Circuit de Barcelona with alcoholic beverages is forbidden. Soft-drinks and alcohol-free beer will be available for sale at the different sales points inside the facilities), Dangerous objects. Knives, scissors or similar, Pets, Scooters, bicycles and other personal mobility devices, Flares and smoke canisters, Professional image recording equipment

Live Commentary: Available trackside over the whole F1 weekend in May. The frequency for English and French commentary is 98 FM and for Spanish and Catalan, 103.2 FM. Alternatively, with an internet enabled smart phone you can access live timing with the F1 app

Be Prepared: There is little shade in the General Admission areas and the majority of grandstands are uncovered, so don’t forget to bring a hat and sunscreen

2026 Barcelona Grand Prix Schedule

On-Track Schedule: The full on-track timetable will not be confirmed until approx. six weeks before race weekend. In the meantime, the 2025 schedule is included below for information purposes.

Support Categories: Formula 2, Formula 3 and the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup are the confirmed support categories for the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix.

Pit Lane Walks: A pit lane walk for regular ticket holders normally takes place on Thursday from 17:30-19:00. Capacity is restricted to 3,000 fans. TBC for 2026. F1 Experiences also runs a separate pit lane walk on Thursday afternoon for selected guests. From Friday to Sunday, guests in the F1 Paddock Club hospitality suites can take part in daily pit lane walks.

Free Friday: Not offered at the Spanish Grand Prix since 2023. (This allowed fans to watch the action on Friday from any grandstand, regardless of which ticket they possessed)

Post-Race Track Invasion: At the conclusion of the race, seven gates are normally opened around the track for fans to be able to enter and watch the podium ceremony on the start/finish straight. Check the track map and access points here. (Note that gates 2 & 11 will be open during the whole ‘open track’ event.) For the best views of the podium ceremony, we recommend entering at gate 11. Please be aware that security normally clears fans from the track soon after the conclusion of the podium ceremony.

Friday

07:30: Gates Open

09:55-10:40: Formula 3 – Practice Session

11:05-11:50: Formula 2 – Practice Session

12:00-13:00: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk

13:30-14:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice 1 (FP1)

15:00-15:30: Formula 3 – Qualifying Session

15:55-16:25: Formula 2 – Qualifying Session

17:00-18:00: Formula 1 – Free Practice 2 (FP2)

18:30-19:15: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – Practice Session

19:25-20:15: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk

Saturday

07:30: Gates Open

10:05-10:50: Formula 3 – Sprint Race (21 Laps or 40 minutes + 1 Lap)

11:20-11:50: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – Qualifying Session

12:30-13:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice 3 (FP3)

14:15-15:05: Formula 2 – Sprint Race (26 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 Lap)

15:10-15:40: Paddock Club – Track Tour

16:00-17:00: Formula 1 – Qualifying

17:15-18:40 Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk

18:30-19:30: F1 Experiences – Grid Walk & Trophy Photo

Sunday

06:30: Gates Open

08:30-09:20: Formula 3 – Feature Race (25 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 lap)

10:00-11:05: Formula 2 – Feature Race (37 Laps or 60 minutes + 1 lap)

11:45-12:20: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – Race (15 Laps or 30 minutes + 1 lap)

12:55-13:55: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk

13:00-13:30: Formula 1 Drivers’ Parade

14:44-14:46: National Anthem

15:00-17:00: Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix 2026 (66 laps or 2 hours)

2026 Barcelona Grand Prix Pit Lane Walk

Not yet confirmed for 2026. Details from 2025 are listed below.

The pit lane walk is a great opportunity to walk down the F1 pit lane, get up close to the cars and maybe even spot a few drivers.

A pitlane walk for regular racegoers will take place on Thursday May 29 at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix from 17:30-19:00

Previously open to all 3-day ticket holders, the pit lane walk was is now restricted to just 3,000 fans. Tickets for the event are free, but you must have secured a ticket via the circuit’s ticket portal. Tickets went on sale on May 7 and sold out within an hour of being available.

Ahead of the pit lane walk, Gate 3 to the Fan Zone is normally open 30 minutes earlier

Parking at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Parking tickets are not yet on sale for 2026

3-day parking tickets were priced at €47 for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix.

We recommend buying as soon as possible, as parking tickets are likely to sell out ahead of race weekend.

See above the parking areas at Circuit de Barcelona. You will be directed to the closest available car park based on when you arrive.

Tickets must be bought in advance and will not be available on the day. Do not leave valuables in your car; break ins are quite common at the circuit. .

Delays are not uncommon on race weekend when arriving and departing the parking areas. Please try to avoid arriving and departing at peak times.

The highway system close to the circuit is well signposted, though congestion can occur at peak times on race weekend. Allow a bit more time on Sunday to get in and out of the circuit due to the larger numbers of spectators on race day. For more information on getting to Circuit de Catalunya, read Getting Around.

Facilities at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

The quality, value for money and selection of food on offer at Circuit de Catalunya is widely agreed by fans to just about the worst at any race in Europe. Visit a supermarket before you go to the track to stock up on food and drinks, but remember that you won’t get into the circuit with glass or cans and that alcohol is prohibited inside the circuit.

Water and soft drinks cost around €4 for 500ml with food starting at approx €8 for fast food such as hamburgers and hot dogs, more for pasta or other full meals. If you want a real beer and something to eat, you’ll find bars and food trucks just outside most entrance gates (Gate 1 and 6 for example); it’s no problem to get a pass out and come back to the circuit.

There are plenty of toilet facilities that are generally well maintained and cleaned regularly throughout the weekend.

Fan Zone

The Fanzone is located behind the Main Grandstand. You’ll be able to purchase merchandise from your favourite team as well as check out the displays from major sponsors or have something to eat or drink. The Boulevard of Champions (Avinguda dels Campions) is also located in this area, where you can see plaques commemorating the World Championship winning drivers (and Moto GP riders) who have competed at the circuit over the past 30 years.