# 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.
- Title: IndyCar to Race at Barcelona Track in 2027 · Road & Track
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: indycar, barcelona, circuit de barcelona-catalunya, formula 1, indycar championship, 2027, cars, sports, Race, Track, Road & Track
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74231222/indycar-barcelona-formula-1-track-2027
- Author: Fred Smith
- Published: 2026-10-23T16:26:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indycar, barcelona, circuit de barcelona-catalunya, formula 1, f1, indycar championship, 2027, cars, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

IndyCar plans to host its first race in Barcelona, Spain, in 2027, making it the first non-North American event for the series.