(English) Formula 1 is back in Barcelona – everything you need to know
Barcelona is preparing to rev up those engines once again and welcome the Pirelli Spanish Grand Prix back for another year. The biggest event of the year in the automotive world’s calendar in Spain will take place between 10 and 12 May at the Montmeló circuit. Hundreds of fans will be eagerly awaiting the arrival of the fifth round of the season, something that promises excitement, speed and plenty of surprises. A good start for Mercedes and Ferrari could be confirmed at this Grand Prix, where all eyes will be on Spaniards Carlos Sainz.
Formula 1 in Barcelona
The deafening sound of the super cars and the smell of burnt rubber will thrill fans, who will delight in sharing the spotlight with a number of other big names appearing at the event. Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastián Vettel and Carlos Sainz are just some of the stars who will take to the Montmeló circuit. With just two Grand Prix events taking place so far, all bets are open and Montmeló will be a key date for starting to put some distance between teams and climbing the ranks.
With a capacity to accommodate more than 130,000 spectators, the stands at the Barcelona-Cataluña circuit are expected to be packed out for this major event in the calendar for all car and F1 enthusiasts. But the Spanish Grand Prix is much more than just a sporting event, as Formula 1 becomes a social event in its own right across Cataluña and Spain as a whole. An opportunity to show off the excellent destination that is Barcelona, and its ability to host events of global importance.
Barcelona, located just 30 kilometres from Montmeló, will be the base and meeting point for thousands of fans, especially French, German, British and Italian enthusiasts all travelling to Barcelona to see Formula 1 up close and personal. And let’s not forget that the Spanish Grand Prix will be the first since 2016 to play out on European soil, where excitement about seeing a Formula 1 event live will reach fever pitch.
If you’re one of the lucky ones with tickets to watch the Pirelli Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix live, book your room at one of our six hotels located in the centre of Barcelona and get ready for one of the biggest sporting events of the year.
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