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IndyCar to Race at Barcelona Track in 2027
IndyCar will race at Barcelona's Formula 1 circuit in 2027, marking its first global event outside North America.
In brief
IndyCar will race at Barcelona's Formula 1 circuit in 2027, marking its first global event outside North America. IndyCar plans to host its first race in Barcelona, Spain, in 2027, making it the first non-North American event for the series. Originally reported by Road & Track.
IndyCar Expansion
IndyCar plans to return to Europe with a race at Barcelona's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in 2027.
Barcelona Track History
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosted the Spanish Grand Prix from 1991 to 2025 before losing its F1 date to the new Madring.
2027 Race Details
The first IndyCar race at Catalunya is set for July 18th, 2027, making it the biggest event at the track that year.
Alex Palou Connection
Alex Palou, the five-time and reigning IndyCar champion, is from the Barcelona area and will consider this race his home event.
Here's the gist
IndyCar plans to host its first race in Barcelona, Spain, in 2027, making it the first non-North American event for the series.
