Formula 1 is still open to the possibility of a new race deal for Barcelona.
The future of the Spanish GP at the current venue has become uncertain since F1 agreed to move the official race title to Madrid starting from 2026.
The Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona has a race agreement for 2025 and 2026, but venue officials acknowledge that securing two races in Spain will be challenging for F1's next period.
During the announcement of an upcoming F1 fan festival, circuit president Roger Torrent stated: "The conversations to achieve the renewal are continuing and the relationship with F1 is very good. They are happy with our improvement works."
"But nothing has been signed, and there is nothing we can announce."
Also present at the event in Barcelona was Kate Hodgkinson, a marketing expert who transitioned from the Premier League to Formula 1 last year.
She confirmed that contract negotiations with Barcelona are ongoing.
"We have to consider each and every aspect, and those discussions are being held," Hodgkinson told Spanish newspapers. "But no decision has been made at this time."
She added: "The Spanish market is very important for F1. We have two drivers in Fernando (Alonso) and Carlos (Sainz) who reinforce the link between the fans and Formula 1."
However, she acknowledged that Madrid already securing the Spanish GP for 2026 and beyond complicates matters for Barcelona.
"The conversations are still on the table with Barcelona in terms of looking at the two cities," she said. "But as you can imagine, there are many requests for races from all around the world, considering what F1 can offer on and off the track."
"I think it's very important to highlight that Formula 1 brings a lot to the Spanish market. We have always maintained the possibility of having a race in Barcelona as well as Madrid."
"The arrival of Madrid is very important to gain even more fans and we are going to continue the conversations with Barcelona," Hodgkinson added.
