Formula One comes back to Catalonia as locals fear for its future
The engines are rumbling but local businesses are grumbling amid concerns the Spanish Grand Prix could be entering its final lap
The engines are rumbling but local businesses are grumbling amid concerns the Spanish Grand Prix could be entering its final lap
This weekend, Catalonia’s Formula 1 track, located in Montmeló, in Greater Barcelona, will once again organise the Spanish Grand Prix. As from next season however, the race will combine its venue between Catalonia and Valencia. In 2013 the race will be held in Montmeló, but in 2014 Catalonia will leave its place to Valencia. The decision to alternate venues was taken by racing mogul Bernie Ecclestone some weeks ago as a solution to both circuits’ financial problems. CNA investigates whether the local economy could suffer losses due to this decision.