{"id":110314,"date":"2024-04-19T13:18:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T11:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=110314"},"modified":"2024-04-19T13:18:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T11:18:56","slug":"what-you-should-know-about-formula-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/what-you-should-know-about-formula-1\/","title":{"rendered":"What you should know about Formula 1 in Barcelona 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Formula 1 arrives in <strong>Barcelona,<\/strong> \u200b\u200bthis year the city is preparing to receive the best <strong>drivers<\/strong> in the world, bringing with them the adrenaline and passion that only this sport can offer.<\/p>\n<p>With the 2024 grand prix just around the corner, it&#8217;s time to <strong>get to know<\/strong> the world of motorsport and explore what this exciting season has in <strong>store<\/strong> at the <strong>iconic<\/strong> Barcelona-Catalonia circuit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/what-you-should-know-about-formula-1\/#Brief_history_of_the_Circuit_of_Catalonia\" title=\"Brief history of the Circuit of Catalonia\">Brief history of the Circuit of Catalonia<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/what-you-should-know-about-formula-1\/#Circuit_characteristics\" title=\"Circuit characteristics\">Circuit characteristics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/what-you-should-know-about-formula-1\/#When_is_the_main_Grand_Prix_event_in_Barcelona\" title=\"When is the main Grand Prix event in Barcelona?\">When is the main Grand Prix event in Barcelona?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/what-you-should-know-about-formula-1\/#Road_Show_on_Paseo_de_Gracia\" title=\"Road Show on Paseo de Gracia\">Road Show on Paseo de Gracia<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/what-you-should-know-about-formula-1\/#Formula_1_teams_and_drivers_2024_season\" title=\"Formula 1 teams and drivers, 2024 season\">Formula 1 teams and drivers, 2024 season<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/what-you-should-know-about-formula-1\/#Tips_for_the_weekend_race\" title=\"Tips for the weekend race\">Tips for the weekend race<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/what-you-should-know-about-formula-1\/#How_to_get_to_the_Barcelona-Cataluna_Circuit_by_public_transport\" title=\"How to get to the Barcelona-Catalu\u00f1a Circuit by public transport?\">How to get to the Barcelona-Catalu\u00f1a Circuit by public transport?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/what-you-should-know-about-formula-1\/#Where_to_watch_the_2024_F1_GP_online\" title=\"Where to watch the 2024 F1 GP online\">Where to watch the 2024 F1 GP online<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_history_of_the_Circuit_of_Catalonia\"><\/span>Brief history of the Circuit of Catalonia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Circuit de Catalonia, also called Circuit de <strong>Barcelona-Catalu\u00f1a<\/strong>, is a motorsport racing track located in Montmel\u00f3 and Granollers, in the province of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bCatalonia (Spain). It was built in <strong>1991<\/strong> by the well-known architect <strong>Hermann Tilke.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It was <strong>initially<\/strong> built as a <strong>test track<\/strong> for the Spanish automotive industry, where it quickly became a popular destination for motorsports <strong>events.<\/strong> Since then, it has hosted numerous <strong>Formula 1 and MotoGP races.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/\">How to Travel in Barcelona: Your City Travel Guide<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Circuit_characteristics\"><\/span>Circuit characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Catalunya circuit is <strong>famous<\/strong> for its long straights, fast corners and different elevation changes, which becomes a <strong>challenge<\/strong> for drivers and an <strong>exciting<\/strong> experience for fans.<\/p>\n<p>It has a total <strong>length<\/strong> of <strong>4,675<\/strong> kilometers distributed in 16 curves and 2 straights on asphalt.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_110315\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110315\" class=\"wp-image-110315 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/montmelo-circuit-aerial-view.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Montmelo Circuit\" width=\"810\" height=\"456\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-110315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aerial view of the Barcelona-Catalu\u00f1a Circuit<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This circuit offers different <strong>facilities<\/strong> for fans, from <strong>grandstands, VIP<\/strong> suites and even a <strong>museum<\/strong> dedicated to the history of motorsport in <strong>Catalonia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is also considered one of the most <strong>complete.<\/strong> Many drivers use the circuit for <strong>testing<\/strong> and the Grand Prix here is considered a <strong>reference<\/strong> for Formula 1.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_main_Grand_Prix_event_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>When is the main Grand Prix event in Barcelona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Spanish Grand Prix, the tenth race of the 2024 Formula 1 championship, will take place from June <strong>21<\/strong> to <strong>23<\/strong> at the Barcelona-Catalonia Circuit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_110316\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110316\" class=\"wp-image-110316 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/spanish-grand-prix.jpeg\" alt=\"Spanish Grand Prix\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-110316\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spanish Grand Prix 2024. Photo via Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Road_Show_on_Paseo_de_Gracia\"><\/span>Road Show on Paseo de Gracia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition, the city is preparing for an impressive <strong>Road Show<\/strong> in an emblematic point of Barcelona, \u200b\u200b<strong>Paseo de Gracia<\/strong>, which will feature the <strong>exhibition<\/strong> of the vehicles on the eve of the race at the Circuit.<\/p>\n<p>This event, called <strong>F1 Live Barcelona Road Show,<\/strong> will run from Arag\u00f3n Street to Plaza Catalu\u00f1a where the F1 Fan Zone will be installed, with a gastronomic area and a stage where different promotional <strong>events<\/strong> will be held during the week prior to the race. .<\/p>\n<p>Also, in front of <strong>Casa Batll\u00f3<\/strong>, a VIP stand and boxes will be installed with the <strong>cars<\/strong> that will participate in the event.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formula_1_teams_and_drivers_2024_season\"><\/span>Formula 1 teams and drivers, 2024 season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These are the driver and team <strong>lineups<\/strong> for this year&#8217;s Formula 1, so you will know which driver will be in each <strong>team:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mercedes:<\/strong> Lewis Hamilton &#8211; George Russell<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red Bull:<\/strong> Max Verstappen &#8211; Sergio P\u00e9rez<\/li>\n<li><strong>McLaren F1:<\/strong> Lando Norris &#8211; Oscar Piastri<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aston Martin:<\/strong> Fernando Alonso &#8211; Lance Stroll<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alpine:<\/strong> Esteban Ocon &#8211; Pierre Gasly<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ferrari:<\/strong> Charles Lecrerc &#8211; Carlos Sainz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visa CashApp RB:<\/strong> Yuki Tsunoda &#8211; Daniel Ricciardo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stake F1 Team:<\/strong> Valtteri Bottas &#8211; Guanyu Zhou<\/li>\n<li><strong>Haas:<\/strong> Kevin Magnussen &#8211; Nico Hulkenberg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Williams:<\/strong> Alex Albon &#8211; Logan Sargeant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Surprisingly and after many years, in 2024 there will be <strong>no debutants<\/strong> in F1, nor will drivers retire or have to leave the category by decision of their teams.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_the_weekend_race\"><\/span>Tips for the weekend race<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have your tickets, these useful <strong>tips<\/strong> will help you fully enjoy the Grand Prix in Spain at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalu\u00f1a:<\/p>\n<p>First, arrive early. The <strong>ideal<\/strong> time for this is to arrive at the circuit around <strong>9<\/strong> in the <strong>morning<\/strong> so you can enjoy the atmosphere of the race.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the massive number of fans who will go to the circuit, there are delays at their entrance and exit, so it is recommended to circulate with <strong>caution<\/strong> and <strong>calmness.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#498c50;border-radius:10px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#7cbf83;color:#0c0b0b;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">&#x1f44d; Ahorra tiempo buscando<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Check previously the <strong>information<\/strong> on access to the circuit and the stands<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Please note that the circuit&#8217;s mobile network will be <strong>saturated<\/strong> and phone and data services may <strong>not work.<\/strong> Agree on a <strong>meeting point<\/strong> to meet whoever you&#8217;re going to.<\/p>\n<p>Check the local <strong>weather<\/strong> forecast to be able to bring the <strong>appropriate<\/strong> clothing and accessories necessary to make your stay on the circuit as <strong>comfortable<\/strong> as possible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_the_Barcelona-Cataluna_Circuit_by_public_transport\"><\/span>How to get to the Barcelona-Catalu\u00f1a Circuit by public transport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Barcelona-Catalunya circuit has a privileged location just <strong>35<\/strong> km from <strong>Barcelona.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you go by <strong>car:<\/strong> You can reach the circuit via the C-17 highway (Montmel\u00f3 exit) and the AP-7 highway, exits 13, 14 or 15. From Barcelona it will take approximately <strong>25 minutes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If you go by <strong>train<\/strong> from Barcelona: At the Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia or Barcelona El Clot Arag\u00f3 stations, take the <strong>RENFE<\/strong> commuter <strong>line R2<\/strong> towards Granollers Center and get off at the <strong>Montmel\u00f3<\/strong> station. 30 min journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From the Montmel\u00f3 <strong>train station<\/strong> to the <strong>entrance<\/strong> of the Circuit there is a distance of approximately 2 km (30 min on foot). There is a service between Montmel\u00f3 station and the circuit that leaves passengers about a <strong>5 minute<\/strong> walk from the access to the main grandstand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" rel=\"nofollow\">Find tourist accommodations in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_watch_the_2024_F1_GP_online\"><\/span>Where to watch the 2024 F1 GP online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you <strong>don&#8217;t have<\/strong> your ticket for the race, don&#8217;t be discouraged. <strong>DAZN,<\/strong> a global <strong>streaming<\/strong> platform, exclusively acquired the broadcast and production rights in Spain for the <strong>Grand Prix<\/strong> so you don&#8217;t miss it.<\/p>\n<p>The Spanish Grand Prix is \u200b\u200bundoubtedly one of the most <strong>important<\/strong> sporting events on the Barcelona calendar in 2024, and it is the best opportunity to <strong>see<\/strong> the drivers and teams of one of the most <strong>impressive<\/strong> sports in the world live.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"110314\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate us!<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Formula 1 arrives in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthis year the city is preparing to receive the best drivers in the world, bringing with them the adrenaline and passion that only this sport can offer. 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