# IndyCar Moves to Spain for First Race Outside North America

> IndyCar races in Barcelona for first time in 14 years, leaving North America.
- Title: IndyCar Moves to Spain for First Race Outside North America
- Summary: IndyCar races in Barcelona for first time in 14 years, leaving North America. IndyCar will race at Barcelona's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in July 2027…
- Keywords: indycar, barcelona, circuit de barcelona-catalunya, grand prix, july 18, 2027, spanish race, cars, technology, Moves, Spain, First
- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/news/indycar-is-leaving-north-america-for-the-first-time-in-14-years-to-race-at-a-track-f1-left
- Author: Jerry Perez
- Published: 2026-10-23T13:37:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indycar, barcelona, circuit de barcelona-catalunya, f1, grand prix, july 18, 2027, spanish race, cars, technology
## IndyCar Confirms Spain Race
IndyCar will race at Barcelona's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on July 18, 2027, its first international event in 14 years.
## Race Details and Motivation
The race follows Formula 1's drop of Barcelona in favor of Madrid's new circuit, with Alex Palou, a Spanish resident, driving for Chip Ganassi Racing.
## 2027 Schedule Changes
IndyCar will drop Nashville oval and D.C. kerfuffle races, with a multi-year deal for Barcelona expected to be finalized soon.
## Key takeaway

IndyCar will race at Barcelona's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in July 2027, its first international event since 2007.