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P1\n\n #### Lewis Hamilton\n\n Ferrari\n\n **1:32:28.105**\n2. P2\n\n #### George Russell\n\n Mercedes\n\n **+19.561s**\n3. P3\n\n #### Lando Norris\n\n McLaren\n\n **+23.719s**\n\nYour trip planner\n\n### Plan your budget & race weekend.\n\nChoose your travel dates, grandstand preference and budget to plan your Barcelona race weekend.\n\n### Race -ready.\n\nBarcelona The essentials\n\nRace window\n\n#### Late May / June\n\n European Season\n\nThree full days of Grand Prix action.\n\nBarcelona Your weekend, your way\n\n### Make it\n your weekend.\n\nChoose your seat. Find your stay. Plan the days around the race.\n\n[Grandstands & Shade\n\n#### Main Grandstand vs Grandstand L\n\n Compare seats]()\n\n[Hotels & Bases\n\n#### Eixample vs Montmeló hotel bases\n\n Find your stay]()\n\n[Trains & Coaches\n\n#### R2 Nord train vs Sagalés express coach\n\n Plan your journey]()\n\n[Timetable & Sessions\n\n#### Race timetable & Sunday station exit\n\n View the schedule]()\n\n[Barcelona Culture\n\n#### Authentic tapas, Gothic Quarter & Gaudí\n\n Explore the city]()\n\nInside the Barcelona guide\n\n#### High-downforce testing curves, summer heat, and the Catalan capital.\n\nCircuit de Barcelona-Catalunya sits at Montmeló, 25 km north of central Barcelona, making your transport strategy and city base two critical decisions. Witness 330 km/h braking duels into Turn 1, master the R2 train and Sagalés direct bus connections, and immerse yourself in Barcelona’s world-famous architecture, tapas, and beach culture.\n\nCircuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has served as the benchmark test track for Formula 1 machinery for more than three decades. Featuring a demanding mix of high-speed sweeping corners (like Turn 3 and the restored fast final sector) and a grueling 1.047 km pit straight, the circuit tests car aerodynamics, tyre degradation, and driver endurance to the absolute limit.\n\nFor spectators, attending Montmeló requires a smart logistical gameplan. The circuit is located 25 km north of Barcelona in a dry, sun-baked industrial valley. Taking the Rodalies R2 train from Passeig de Gràcia is the standard route, but drops fans at Montmeló station, leaving a hot 35-minute uphill trek to the gates. Savvy racegoers take advantage of direct express coaches departing from Estació del Nord, which drop fans right outside the circuit perimeter.\n\nChoose roof cover if shade matters to you. Allow extra time for the return train from Montmeló, then head to El Born or Gràcia for tapas.\n\nFree Montmeló Transit Guide\n\n### Heading to Montmeló?\n\nDownload our free 1-page Montmeló Transit & Gate Access Map PDF. Covers R2 train shortcuts, Sagalés direct coach stops, covered grandstand shade zones, and El Born tapas recommendations.\n\n Email address\n\nBy signing up, you agree to receive Above Guide race-trip updates and offers by email. Unsubscribe at any time.\n\nAround the race / Barcelona\n\n### MAKE MORE\n OF THE WEEKEND.\n\nFind your next stop. Turn a card for places, planning details and the full guide.\n\nChoose your budget\n\nChoose a travel style to narrow the collection. Free and essential options can suit every tier.\n\n10 ways to build your trip\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Race And Circuit\n\nMain Grandstand & Stand I covered shade, Turn 1 heavy-braking overtakes, and Pelouse General Admission survival.\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Accommodation\n\nEixample & Gothic Quarter bases near R2 train stations vs quiet trackside stays in Granollers and Montmeló.\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Transport And Arrivals\n\nBeating the 2-hour Montmeló train queue: Rodalies R2 Nord trains, Sagalés direct coaches, and the 35-minute walk.\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Race Week\n\nWeekend session timetable, support categories, Thursday pit lane walks, and avoiding peak Sunday exit gridlock.\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Race Week Food And Drink\n\nAuthentic El Born vermouth bars, Gràcia tapas taverns, and skipping Las Ramblas tourist traps.\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Gothic Quarter And History\n\nMedieval alleys, Barcelona Cathedral, Roman columns, and historic Mediterranean plazas.\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Gaudi And Modernisme\n\nSagrada Família, Casa Batlló and Park Güell, planned with mandatory advance timed-entry tickets.\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Food Markets And Neighbourhoods\n\nMercat de Santa Caterina, seafood feasts in Barceloneta, and vibrant district food culture.\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Beaches And Montjuic\n\nOlympic Port seafront terraces, Montjuïc Castle panoramic vistas, and post-circuit recovery.\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Day Trips And Extensions\n\nCosta Brava coastal coves, Montserrat mountain monastery, and medieval Girona day trips.\n\nKnow before you go / 7 answers\n\n### The inside line.\n\nFind an answer\n\n7 answers\n\nThe destination / Answer 01\n\n#### What is the best way to get from central Barcelona to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya?\n\nThe official Sagalés Express Bus from Estació del Nord is the easiest route because it drops you directly at the circuit gates, bypassing the 35-minute train station walk. Alternatively, take the Rodalies R2 Nord train from Passeig de Gràcia or Barcelona Sants to Montmeló station (25 mins), followed by a 35-minute walk or local shuttle.\n\n1 / 7" }