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Fernando Alonso Named Ambassador as Barcelona Circuit Completes Modernization Ahead of Spanish Grand Prix

Renovated facilities will debut with a Plaza Catalunya fan village under a special traffic plan for fans attending the May 30–June 1 Spanish Grand Prix

El Fan Village de Fórmula 1 en plaça Catalunya.
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Fernando Alonso, en la plaza de Catalunya

Overview

  • Fernando Alonso will serve as Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ambassador, promoting the venue internationally and mentoring young drivers.
  • An extensive renovation has upgraded paddock buildings, grandstands and trackside amenities to meet the latest Formula 1 standards.
  • The circuit’s contract with Formula 1 runs through 2026 and officials are negotiating an extension for future races.
  • A Fan Village in Plaça Catalunya will operate daily from noon with simulators, historic car displays, pit-stop challenges and live F1 content.
  • Catalan authorities have implemented a special traffic scheme and boosted bus and train services to manage over 100,000 spectators expected during the race weekend.