F1 News: Barcelona Remains Confident Of Extended Formula One Future

Roger Torrent, Catalonia's Minister of Economy and Employment, has confirmed they remain confident in the future of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosting Grands Prix.

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya remains confident about its future in Formula 1, despite Madrid's recent addition to the F1 calendar from 2026. Roger Torrent, Catalonia's Minister of Economy and Employment, expressed trust in their ongoing relationship with Formula 1 and their commitment to modernise the circuit.

Key Takeaways:

• The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has a contract with Formula 1 until 2026 and is in talks for an extension, as confirmed by Roger Torrent.
• Madrid's entry into the F1 calendar does not pressure the Barcelona circuit, and the relationship between Formula 1 and Barcelona is independent and strong.
• Torrent emphasised the commitment to modernise the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and the possibility of both Barcelona and Madrid hosting Grand Prix events in the future.

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The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a long-standing venue for Formula 1 races, is facing a new dynamic with Madrid entering the F1 scene in 2026. However, the Barcelona circuit's officials are not concerned about this development. Roger Torrent, the Minister of Economy and Employment in the government of Catalonia and president of the Circuit de Barcelona, shared his thoughts in an interview with RAC1.

Torrent addressed concerns regarding the future of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in light of Madrid's inclusion in the Formula 1 calendar. He stated:

"We have a contract until 2026, included, and we are working, as Stefano Domenicali himself said, to extend this contract that will allow us to enjoy Formula 1 in Catalonia for many more years.

"We are in talks. We have been talking for a long time, but we are following our own pace. The relationship between Formula 1 and Catalonia is defined only by Formula 1 and Catalonia, there is no element that makes us accelerate or that puts more pressure on us. It is a positive, excellent relationship that has lasted for years."

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The ongoing talks for extending the contract beyond 2026 suggests a mutual interest in continuing the relationship.

Moreover, Torrent emphasised their commitment to enhancing the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. He remarked:

"We have with a new impetus for the circuit and the will to modernise the facilities that we are fully committed to it and want to make it a great event. We will host a Grand Prix in 2024 and the relationship is good, I would even say excellent." 

Stefano Domenicali, the CEO of Formula 1, has also hinted at the possibility of both Barcelona and Madrid hosting Grand Prix events in the future. 

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