IndyCar revealed Friday that the IndyCar Series will head to Spain in 2027 for a race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya– as Motorsport.com formerly validated.
The inaugural IndyCar Grand Prix of Barcelona is set up for Sunday, July 18, 2027. Functioning as the focal point of Phase Two of the 2027 IndyCar Series schedule, the occasion will provide Barcelona native and five-time champ Alex Palou a home race.
The multiyear arrangement will be IndyCar’s very first race outdoors North America considering that 2013, when James Hinchcliffe won on the street circuit of São Paulo, Brazil. It likewise indicates the series’ long-awaited go back to European soil for the very first time given that contending at the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands in 2007.
“This is a significant day for our sport,” Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles stated. “We are happy to be able to take our ultra-competitive brand name of wheel-to-wheel racing to Europe and delighted that we can display IndyCar in Alex Palou’s home town. We have actually seen Alex’s exceptional ability and skill for numerous years and understand his fans in Spain have actually been demanding to enjoy him race face to face.
“We can not wait to see the NTT IndyCar Series complete at one of the world’s most identifiable motorsports locations set versus the background of a really historical and awesome worldwide location like Barcelona.”
Palou, 29, won his 5th IndyCar Series champion in 2026. The Chip Ganassi Racing motorist ended up being just the 2nd racer in series history to protect 4 successive titles, signing up with Sebastien Bourdais (2004– 07). Boasting 5 champions in 6 years and 25 profession triumphes– putting him connected for 17th on the all-time wins list– Palou routes just A.J. Foyt (7) and colleague Scott Dixon (6) for a lot of titles in series history.
“I’m so ecstatic to be part of IndyCar’s very first race in Barcelona,” Palou stated. “It is a remarkable chance, and it implies a lot to me to have a race in the house in Barcelona, it’s tough to take into words. I understand the fans are going to like it, and I believe we are going to place on an excellent program. We’re going to strive with the group at Chip Ganassi Racing to bring home the prize in July.”
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Found in Montmeló simply outside Barcelona, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has actually been a leading worldwide racing location considering that opening in 1991. The location has actually traditionally hosted elite champions, consisting of FIA Formula One and MotoGP, and is well known worldwide for its high-speed corners and technical, requiring design.
For regional organizers, including IndyCar suits a wider technique to diversify and raise the location’s first-rate offerings.
“The arrival of IndyCar is a major milestone and an exciting challenge for the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya,” stated Pau Relat, Chairman of the Board of Fira de Barcelona and Fira Circuit. “Bringing one of the most prestigious and spectacular championships in global motorsport to our venue strengthens our international positioning, connects us with new audiences and markets, and reinforces our strategy of diversifying the circuit’s activity through world-class events. We are working with a long-term vision to make the IndyCar Grand Prix of Barcelona a benchmark event on the international racing calendar for years to come.”
IndyCar authorities kept in mind that the total Phase Two lineup of the 2027 schedule– consisting of the complete listing of races and main broadcast tune-in times– will be revealed later on.
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