Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has been named an ambassador for the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This comes as the circuit is looking to maintain its place in the F1 calendar from beyond the 2026 season.
“It is an honour and a privilege, and I am very happy to be an ambassador for Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which is so special to me and to all Spanish fans, and which has given us so much joy,” Alonso said.
“It was necessary for the circuit to take this step in order to have a solid future and adapt to the current demands and standards of F1 and circuits in other countries. This has brought it up to level ten, with a promising future. In my opinion, it is imperative that Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya remains on the calendar, both for its facilities and for its tradition and roots in competition.”
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin F1 Team, waves to fans
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2024 saw substantial investment in the circuit, aiming to modernise its facilities, hospitality areas, VIP grandstands, and to build a new pit lane structure.
“There are several types of circuits on the calendar, including urban circuits in large cities and those in the Middle East, which have incredible facilities,” Alonso continued. “But there are also historic circuits with a long tradition in F1, where the history of this sport has been written.
“All options must be weighed up, but I believe that these circuits must be kept and, above all, that safety on the track must not be underestimated.”
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