What happened: McLaren says Formula 1's European tour continues to Barcelona for the next round of the 2026 season. The team pointed ahead to the upcoming Barcelona Grand Prix weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Why it matters: The Barcelona round keeps F1's mid-season European stretch moving as the grid shifts focus to the next stop on the calendar. Formula 1's move to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya sets up another data-rich weekend at a circuit teams know well from testing.

What to watch: Attention turns to the Barcelona Grand Prix weekend, with opening practice setting the early benchmark for McLaren and the rest of the field.