With the Spanish Grand Prix's move to Madrid looming on the horizon, Barcelona is leaving no stone unturned to save its often-criticised Formula 1 race
As much as the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a popular test venue with challenging layout drivers enjoy, its ageing facilities and historically poor accessibility have long been a thorn in the side of both people working in the F1 paddock and the fans who pay for the privilege to attend. The circuit was built in 1991 as part of Barcelona's bid for the 1992 Olympic Games, which completely revitalised the port city and helped it become a major tourist destination.
George Russell, Mercedes F1 W15, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB20, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes F1 W15, Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-24 Photo by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Images The organisers also hosted a popular fan event in the central Placa Catalunya that attracted around 120,000 fans, and a roadshow on Wednesday afternoon on the adjacent Passeig de Gracia featuring a Ferrari F1 demo from home hero Carlos Sainz, attended by 40,000 fans.
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