
Your guide to buying tickets and the best places to watch the action at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix on May 7-9.
All images © F1Destinations.com. The Editor attended the 2016/2018/2019 Spanish Grand Prix.
A limited number of tickets are now on sale for the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix. Strict COVID-19 restrictions are in place for the race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this May, with tickets only available in some grandstands and no General Admission access.
See below for more information about COVID-19 restrictions at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix.
The 2021 Spanish Grand Prix race will be the 31st consecutive running of the event outside Barcelona – an event that was in danger of losing its place on the calendar a few years ago but has now received two last minute reprieves. We are big fans of Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which offers panoramic views from most grandstands and one of the best General Admission offers on the calendar (though the latter won’t be available this year).
Where to buy 2021 Spanish Grand Prix tickets?
We recommend buying your tickets for the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix from our preferred supplier Grand Prix Tickets (GPT).
We also recommend Official Ticket Packages from F1 Experiences. Choose from grandstand seats or access to hospitality in the Champions Club and Formula 1 Paddock Club plus exclusive trackside activities and accommodation/transfers.
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COVID-19 restrictions at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix
- All tickets sold for the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix are nominative. That is, all seats must be occupied by the nominated person, whose name will be printed on the ticket. You will need to provide the full name, email and contact phone number, ID/Passport number and country of residence for all ticket holders. There will be document checks on entry.
- You can purchase up to 4 grandstand tickets in one transaction – all surrounding seats will be blocked to ensure social distancing.
- Masks must be worn at all times within the circuit (indoors and outdoors). Body temperature checks will also be conducted on entry.
- More information from our ticket supplier Grand Prix Tickets is available here
Spanish Grand Prix tickets: Need to know
- All grandstand tickets in 2021 are sold for 3 days
- Tickets are available in the following grandstands: D (Main), F, E, J, K, N, G & C.
- Children aged under 5 get free access to the circuit but cannot occupy a grandstand seat
- Children aged 6-15 and seniors aged over 65 get discounted access to the circuit
- Family tickets (2 adults + 2 children) are available in Grandstand N
- Tickets in most grandstands are divided into ‘zones’ which equate to the row numbers. For the best views, we advise choosing the highest possible zone/row number in your chosen ticket category.
- All grandstands have access to large viewing screens
- Only the Main, I and M Grandstands are covered; the rest of the grandstands are open to the elements.

General Admission at Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona
Please note that General Admission tickets are not available in 2021.
The unique natural amphitheater layout of the Circuit de Catalunya provides plenty of raised viewing areas and making one of the best General Admission experiences of any race on the current F1 calendar. If you have bought a General Admission (Pelouse in Spanish) ticket, you will also benefit from “Free Friday” when you are also allowed to sit in any grandstand you wish (with the exception of the single-day grandstands; B, E & N).
There are six General Admission viewing areas at Circuit de Catalunya, mainly located in the Southern and Western track zones (refer to the circuit map). General Admission ticket holders in Spain also benefit from eight big screen TVs. The most popular General Admission area is the hill between turns 6-8. It gets busier as the weekend progresses; you will need to reserve your spot early for qualifying and the race.

Eastern Grandstands
The covered Main Grandstand (D Grandstand) seats 10 000 spectators. Tickets are no longer divided into lower and upper tiers with differnt prices. Go for higher row tickets, which offer not only a view of the start/finish straight and pits, but also panoramic views of large portions of the lap. Behind the stand is the F1 village with merchandise and lots of food and drink stalls.

Southern Grandstands

Northern Grandstands

31 thoughts on “Tickets – 2021 Spanish Grand Prix”
Hi Andrew,
Its my first time attending Spanish GP and I am looking for advice for the best viewing experience. In your opinion which Grandstand is best for viewing the race? I was thinking of going with the Principle Grandstand. Do you recommend Principal Grandstand 1-10 over Principal Grandstand 11-28?
Appreciate the help. Thanks!
Hi Hardeep, the Main Grandstand is a good choice for the first time visitor to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Better to go for the higher section of the grandstand for better views. And don’t forget to explore the circuit on Friday when there is free access to most of the grandstands.
Do you know what date the 2019 will be I’m looking at the 12th May as looking to book hotel in a couple of weeks while we on holiday at the hotel close to course
Hi Lee, the Spanish GP date has been fairly constant for the past few years (second weekend in May), but things can change. Best to make a booking with free cancellation.
Hi,
We want to come in 2019 to GP Spain with a wheelchair. Is the main stand the best one for this? And do you know I have to note in advance that we come with a wheelchair? Are this numbered seats? Or where can I find more info for this? Thank you.
My father will turn 65 yrs. eleven days prior the 2019 race (23/05). Is he applicable for Senior ticket? Thank you
Yes, he should be. If you are not sure, please just contact the circuit to confirm. Even on social media, they should reply.
HI
I would like to book Spanish f1 tickets for 2019 for my husband and myself. My husband is a full time wheelchair user – is there a specific stand that I will need to book for wheelchair access?
Hi Ciara, you need to book either the Main Grandstand or Grandstand G. Both of these are accessible for wheelchairs.
Hi,
Fantastic website, thank you!!
Looking to book tickets for our first F1 experience next year but can’t decide between grandstand K or G. Would you have a preference between the two?
Thanks!
Thanks Hannah! Tough choice, as both good grandstands. However, I’d go for G because it’s a much bigger grandstand with over 20 sections. Once you are in, you can easily move between the different sections. This probably doesn’t apply for the race, when you will have to sit in your seat, but should be fine the rest of the weekend.
Thank you very much for your response! That’s really great!
Hi,
I’m booking for husband as a Christmas present. He’s a big F1 fan and I have been trying to figure out the best stand to book. I have narrowed it down to H or J. Just wondering which stand you recommend best out of these or would you recommend a different stand altogether. I want him to have the best experience. Also trying to avoid main grandstand! Any infor would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
In the Super Fan category (340 EUR), I prefer Grandstand L. From the cheaper grandstands, G is very good (240 EUR). You’ll need to sit in your seat for the race, but the rest of the time you can walk around and check out different views. Enjoy!
Hi,
I am attending the 2019 Grand Prix in Catalonia and I’m in section G. Can we buy food and alcohol at the track?
Thanks
Hi Alan, good choice. Grandstand G is a great place to watch the action in Spain. There’s a couple of food and drink stalls behind G, but the beer sold inside the track is alcohol free. But no problem – you can get a pass out at the gate behind the grandstand and there’s a bar across the road (next to the helipad) that serves real beer. The food inside is not great either – consider taking along some of your own food.
Thanks Very much for the info, looking forward to it and debating bringing a nice picnic as a few folk have mentioned the stall being under par.
Last question, Can I bring alcohol into the track along with food?
Hi again Alan. You cannot bring alcohol into the circuit. You can bring drinks in plastic bottles, but you may have the lids taken off you (put a spare lid in your pocket just in case!)
Hi again Andy!
I’ve got tickets for the M grandstand (inside the track) and I am trying to figure out which parking (D or F) and gate to use (5, 6 or 7). Issue is the links to the parking access maps on the circuit’s website are broken.
I assume there must be some underground passages to get to the inside part of the track but I can’t locate them.
Thanks a lot!
Hi Daniel, here’s a map. You access grandstand M via a bridge over the circuit – this is near Gate 7. Closest parking would be in the first blue zone, near Purple. You could also get to Grandstand M via two underpasses from the bottom of the circuit – first one under Grandstand K and the second one close to Grandstand M.
Thanks a lot! Eventually I went for parking F, as it is closer to the F1 village and I will spend quite a lot of time there before and after sessions.
Hi Andy!
It will be the first time that I go to f1 race. I bought tickets to the grandstand E on Saturday and I have to pick up the tickets before the race. Where do I have to go to pick them up? Is it on the closest gate to the grandstand E, gate 4 or 5? Or in any other place?
Hi Paulo, you didn’t say where you bought the tickets. You should receive information from them as to where to collect your tickets. However, I believe the only accreditation area at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is between Gates 6 & 7. Check this map. Top left corner, purple section is AC – that’s where you need to go. It’s quite a walk from other parts of the circuit, so you may consider taking a taxi or driving there.
Hi Andy!
I bought on the f1 official website.
Thank you!
Next time maybe you will buy with our ticket company – the prices are cheaper – and we get a small commission to help run the site!
I will be attending the Spanish F1 race this year. I haven’t seen anything about a free Thursday night Pit Walk. Circuit of the Americas and Hungaroring each had one. Will that be part of the event In Barcelona this year?
Yes, it will Scott! Check our Trackside post for more info.
You rock! Your website is the only place I’ve been able to find a schedule of events for Thursday. The Thursday Pit Walk is the best part of the F1 race weekend schedule! Thanks
Cheers Scott! I’m looking forward to the weekend in Spain too, my first of the season
I have purchased the pelouse tickets for race day 2019 may 12. Does that still allow me to go for free Friday? And what is a good time to be at the track to reserve my area for race time? This is my first f1 race and dont want to miss out on a great time. Thanks in advance!
If you only have a Sunday ticket, you cannot go for Free Friday (you need 3-day Pelouse Ticket for that). Gates open at 8am on Sunday, so I suggest getting there as early as possible!