Barcelona, home of stunning architecture, lively nightlife and a soccer team holding onto second place in La Liga. And this weekend, it’s Formula One’s playground.
Nestled about 20 minutes northeast of the heart of the city is the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where one of the oldest races in the world is held. The first Spanish Grand Prix took place in 1913. And it’s the home race for two Spanish greats—Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Alpine’s Fernando Alonso.
“It feels good to be in Spain,” the 40-year-old Alonso says, “and we only experience it once a year. Obviously we try to enjoy the weekend and to make the people happy.”
