How Spanish engineering and Alex Palou brought IndyCar to Barcelona
When the IndyCar Series announced last week its return to Europe with the inaugural IndyCar Grand Prix of Barcelona at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for July 16-18, 2027, it signaled a major milestone for the championship. Marking the championship’s first race in Europe since 2007 and its first event outside North America since 2013, the landmark expansion brings America’s premier series back…
In July 2027, IndyCar Series will make its debut in Europe with the inaugural Grand Prix in Barcelona at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This significant expansion, the first in Europe since 2007 and outside North America since 2013, brings America’s premier series back to the global stage. The partnership between the series and Barcelona is rooted in local high-tech manufacturing and a reliable 10-year promoter framework.
BOLD Technology, a Montmeló-based firm chosen by IndyCar to produce the new battery-based Energy Storage System (ESS) for the Dallara IR-28 chassis, played a crucial role in connecting IndyCar with the event organizers. IndyCar CEO Mark Miles revealed that BOLD, located just down the road from the circuit, reached out to the series regarding their involvement in the new car's hybrid system development, leading to the historic venue deal.
The championship's expansion requires a strategic approach to scheduling, ensuring races with substantial stakes for drivers and team owners. With a 10-year contract, IndyCar aims to establish a permanent European anchor for the championship, with Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya serving as the home base.
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