Formula 1 and Moto Gp renews deal with the circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya until 2026.

The circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will feature in both Formula 1 and MotoGP calendars until 2026 after both series announced new deals with the circuit .

As part of the deal . the circuit has confirmed improvements to the track and circuit facilities ahead of the Formula1 race next year scheduled on May 22 ,2022 .

The circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is seen as an all-rounder circuit with long straights and a variety of corners .The circuit has FIA Grade 1 license .

F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “We are delighted to announce this deal with Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.”

“I want to thank the promoter and the authorities for their enthusiasm and commitment to keeping Formula 1 in Barcelona, with improvements that will be made to the track and facilities, and continuing our long history together.

“The teams and drivers always look forward to racing at the circuit and visiting Barcelona, and the Spanish fans will continue to see their national heroes, Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz up close.”

Likewise ,Dorna CEO Carnelo Ezpeleta said ” This contract renewal with the circuit de Barcelon-Catalunya for five more seasons is without a doubt ,fantastic news for MotoGP.”

“The spectacular Catalan track has been linked to MotoGP since the first beginnings of Dorna and has been a key fixture on the calendar each season .This important agreement extending the collaboration until 2026 demonstrates ,once again ,the commitment shown to our Championship by the promoter .”

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