The countdown for the FORMULA 1 EMIRATES GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2019 has started. This means that in a bit more than two weeks, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will turn into a true fun festival. Energy, music, culture and engines will go hand in hand from 10 to 12 May, with activities and proposals for everyone: the usual classics and new experiences to create an unmatched atmosphere. There will be a non-stop programme of activities to let all those attending enjoy throughout the weekend.
The F1® festival will not only consist of speed, fuel and overtaking. To let everyone enjoy the experience to the limit, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has created a space to satisfy young, middle and old. The Family Village will be set up this year again, but filled with novelties and proposals. Located next to Grandstand N (Family Grandstand) and occupying the space of the former heliport as well, the Family Village will hold several areas, aimed at different ages. For the youngest, there will be face-painters, creative workshops, giant games, big-heads featuring the Pink Panther, Captain Hook, Minnie & Mickey, a circuit with pedal karts for children and much more. The youngsters will be able to enjoy simulators, as well as a stage with live music provided by DJs. Youngsters and adults will have the chance to enjoy the chill-out area offering a large catering offer with the food trucks.
The area of the Family Village will also be the venue of the electric kart track, an option that is committed to sustainability offering two-seat karts, karts for children and adapted karts for people with a disability; as well as an exhibition of historic Formula 1 models, a distinguished selection of 15 spectacular units filled with history (on Sunday).
Another area created especially for the sports event, is the Pelouse Jove, the great novelty of this edition. The space has been designed for youngsters (from 16 to 30 years) to enjoy the show on the track on Sunday, surrounded by an amusing atmosphere at Turn 5, for only €35. DJ, chill-out area, food trucks, giant screens and animations to liven up Grand-Prix-Sunday. The Orange Grandstand will also be spiced up with live music.
All of the public areas will have continuous animation with the aim of making the popular Catalan culture known. There will be Atabaleros (kettledrum players), Castellers (human towers), giants and stick dancers to transmit fun and joy to everyone non-stop. Representing the most urban culture, the prestigious graffiti artist Axe Colours will perform one of his works of art on site (Fan Zone) during the weekend.
The FORMULA 1 EMIRATES GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2019 will include the classic events from Thursday to Sunday:
On Thursday, the traditional Pit Lane Walkabout (16 -18.30 h) and the Autograph Session (16 – 18 h). Right after, there will be a karting exhibition on the main straight of the Circuit, with the participation of some children and the attendance of some of the World Championship drivers, who support this modality that serves as a school that many of them have gone through.
On Saturday from 18 to 19 h the Fan Forum intends to get all the attention. Located within the Fan Zone, some of the drivers will get close to the stage and make the fans enjoy as never before. At 19 h, there will be the runners race Run The Track for the most daring runners, willing to see the racetrack from a different perspective, on the evening before the staging of the Grand Prix.
The last day, Sunday, will offer the highlights of the weekend. Before the start of the race, there will be a drivers’ parade on the track. A couple of minutes later, it will be time for the opening ceremony, one of the most exciting moments. This year, the show will be led by the human towers ‘Castellers de Vilafranca’, as well as by a group of dancers that will fill the main straight of the Circuit. The Open Track will mark the end of the activity programme, with the access to the track of all attendants, after the race has finished. They will all have the chance to watch the prize-giving on the podium live, and step on the track that has been used by the world champions only a few minutes before.