From the high-speed streets of Pedralbes to the technical curves of Montjuïc and Jarama, these are the five iconic venues that defined over seven decades of Spanish racing.
The Spanish Grand Prix is one of Formula 1's most historic fixtures, having visited five different venues across more than 70 years of world championship racing. From the streets of Barcelona to the hills of Jerez, Spain has always delivered atmosphere, passion, and unforgettable motorsport moments. Here is a full breakdown of every circuit that has welcomed the pinnacle of motorsport on Spanish soil.
Pedralbes – 1951 and 1954
This Barcelona street circuit hosted the Spanish Grand Prix twice, serving as the season finale for both the 1951 and 1954 World Championships. Juan Manuel Fangio clinched his title here first, before Mike Hawthorn triumphed in the second edition.
The fast but demanding layout stretched 3.9 miles, featured just six corners, and included a massive 1.2-mile straight — meaning the quickest cars needed just over two minutes and 20 seconds to complete a lap. The circuit ran along the iconic Avenida Diagonal, sweeping past the historic Pedralbes royal palace and through the Parc de Cervantes.
Following the fatal disaster at the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans, the venue was abandoned, and Spain would wait more than a decade before hosting another World Championship round.
Jarama – 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976–79, 1981
Located north of Madrid, Jarama was a permanent circuit that opened its doors in 1967. With 16 corners packed into just over two miles of tarmac, it was one of the more technical venues on the calendar. Drivers faced not only a twisting layout but also banked corners and constant elevation changes, making it a genuine test of skill and car setup.
Montjuic Park – 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975
This stunning circuit wound its way around the beautiful Montjuic Park in Barcelona and shared hosting duties with Jarama until the tragic 1975 Spanish Grand Prix. Mixing high-speed thrills with technical low-speed sections, Montjuic is widely regarded as one of the finest historic F1 venues ever used. Covering 2.4 miles through parks, museums, and the Olympic grounds, it remains an iconic symbol of motorsport history.
Jerez – 1986–1990
Perhaps best remembered for the 1997 European Grand Prix — where Michael Schumacher controversially collided with Jacques Villeneuve in the title decider — Jerez also hosted five Spanish Grands Prix following its completion in 1985.
The 2.7-mile clockwise layout featured 13 corners and later became a key testing venue, welcoming over 80 days of pre-season and in-season F1 testing between 1999 and 2015. Today it still hosts MotoGP, single-seater, and touring car events.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – 1991–2025
Opened in 1991, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya became the spiritual home of the Spanish Grand Prix for over three decades. Its 4.6-kilometer layout combines medium and high-speed corners and has long been considered one of the sport's premier testing benchmarks, having hosted more than 120 days of F1 testing since 1999. It is a circuit that every driver on the grid knows intimately.
MadRing – 2026 Onwards
Formula 1 arrives in Spain with a brand-new venue in 2026. Located in the country's capital, the MadRing is a semi-street circuit making its championship debut this season after months of speculation and uncertainty around potential cancellations.
This new Madrid circuit will carry the Spanish Grand Prix name, while the Barcelona event will now race under the Grand Prix of Barcelona banner — a historic split that gives Spain two premier motorsport destinations on the world stage.
