Nov.24 Barcelona has taken one more step towards securing a new deal to keep hosting the Spanish GP. Last month, Formula 1 unveiled its calendar for 2022 showing the Circuit de Catalunya as only having a race date that is 'subject to contract'. Spanish media, including El Mundo Deportivo, now report that the local Catalan government has 'authorised the renewal with Formula 1 and MotoGP until 2026'. Catalan executive spokesperson Patricia Plaja confirmed that the 2022-2026 deals represent a 'transition period towards a more sustainable model for the region'. According to Plaja, the contracts will be linked to a rethink of circuit infrastructure, adapting it to the 'new values and...
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