Coverage dated October 23, 2026

IndyCar to race in Spain as part of 2027 schedule

Headline from FOX 59 Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS – Hola, España. IndyCar will race in Madrid as part of Phase Two of the racing circuit’s 2027 schedule. Dubbed a “marquee international event,” drivers will take the track at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain on July 18.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Forbes

    IndyCar Heading To Spain In 2027 For First Race In Europe In 20 Years (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    IndyCar is making a major move after announcing a race in Spain in 2027 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. It will be IndyCar's first trip to Europe since Brazil in 2013.

  2. Bloomberg

    IndyCar Adds Barcelona Race for 2027, Challenging F1 on Home Turf (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    IndyCar is adding Barcelona to its 2027 racing calendar, marking the circuit’s first European event in nearly two decades.

  3. FOX 59 Indianapolis

    IndyCar to race in Spain as part of 2027 schedule (opens FOX 59 Indianapolis)

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    FOX 59 Indianapolis's feed description

    INDIANAPOLIS – Hola, España. IndyCar will race in Madrid as part of Phase Two of the racing circuit’s 2027 schedule. Dubbed a “marquee international event,” drivers will take the track at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain on July 18.

  4. Jalopnik

    IndyCar Will Race In Barcelona Next Season, Marking 1st European Round In 20 Years (opens Jalopnik)

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    Jalopnik's feed description

    The series last raced outside of North America in Brazil with a 2013 street race in São Paulo.

  5. Fox News

    IndyCar champ Alex Palou will get a home race as the series announces 2027 stop in Spain (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Alex Palou's homeland hosts IndyCar's first race outside North America since 2013 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, but key events were dropped.