The attendance data confirms it: Barcelona is a party

If you want to get a renewal in Formula 1 you have to show that there is interest. Undoubtedly, this point Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya He has won. For the third year in a row, the Montmeló track is full to capacity. In fact, the records of the previous two years were surpassed. On Sunday, a total 125,210 people and the total attendance for the entire weekend was 297,368.

In 2023, the total number was 292,488 people, although it is true that two hundred attended on Sunday rather than on this occasion. But without a doubt, Formula 1 continues to flourish in Spain and Barcelona continues to have a great power of attraction

The dedicated city

One of the big points that Formula 1 has wanted since the arrival of Liberty Media is that it wants the cities to be more involved in the Grand Prix. Barcelona in this sense was not always available but in 2024 there was a drastic change in popularity of the Road Show in Passeig de Gracia on Wednesday. A total of 40,000 peoples, according to Urban Police, did not want to miss the show. Circuit president Roger Torrent said Stefano Domenicalli, CEO of F1, was delighted with how the whole weekend turned out.

I was both delighted and delighted. Joseph Santamaria, Circuit director. MD caught up with him in the process of building the grid and saw a Main Tribune completely filled and handed over to the pilots, he did not hide that he was really on the verge of tears for having managed to gather a crowd of this caliber for another year when the continuation was no longer certain.

What happened in 2007 was impossible

Fernando Alonso’s golden era at Renault also filled the Circuit. The blue tide flooded all the stands. The peak year was in 2007 with 140,700 viewers on Sunday and 354,000 over the four days.. These numbers were not reached for this occasion, because as was the case in 2022 and 2023, the additional stands available at that time were not installed.

Despite this, images like the one of the finish line completely filled with fans to see the podium where it once again symbolizes a resounding victory.

Sainz and Alonso, the most recognized

As expected, both Fernando and Carlos are the great attraction of the Spanish fans. Even after the race was over, they continued to cheer when the result was not as good as one would have hoped.

Another proof is that the tickets for the Carlos Sainz Stand were sold in minutes and on Sunday there was no room for a pin. Furthermore, one of the best moments of the weekend is when Carlos approaches his people and with an air gun starts throwing t-shirts at everyone wishing they were lucky enough to be able to hide one.

Logically, Alonso’s name was the most mentioned all weekend. Even the press corrals were disturbed because everywhere they wanted greetings from the people of Oviedo. He continues to move the masses like no other. He was in his element.