IndyCar announces that it will race at Spain’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in 2027, with the inaugural IndyCar Grand Prix of Barcelona set for July 18, 2027. Multiple outlets say this is the series’ first European stop since 2013 and is positioned as a key part of Phase Two of the 2027 calendar.
The reports frame the event as a major expansion into Europe, while also tying it to local star power: several outlets highlight that the race gives Alex Palou, a Barcelona native and five-time champion, a home event. Motorsport.com and Autosport also place the Barcelona date within a wider 2027 schedule, describing the second half of the season as a mix of ovals, street circuits and road courses, ending with a season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Some coverage adds broader context. Motorsport.com includes comments from Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso, who backs the Barcelona move but cautions IndyCar against wider international overreach. Others focus mainly on the announcement itself and the multi-year deal details, including how the race was first reported before confirmation.
