Unveiling of the official poster for the F1 MSC CRUISES GRAN PREMIO DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA 2026

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today unveiled the official poster for the FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES GRAN PREMIO DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA 2026, a design rich in symbolism and conceived as a collector’s item, created by illustrator David de las Heras.

The Barcelona circuit thus reaffirms its commitment to establishing the Grand Prix as one of the city’s major sporting and cultural events of the year, promoting the identity of Barcelona and Catalonia internationally through Formula 1®. At the same time, this initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the race and the city, as well as with all the fans, through initiatives such as the Formula 1 Barcelona Fan Village.

With this aim in mind, and with the desire to create a unique new edition, the official 2026 image evokes the excitement of racing by capturing the moment when three cars approach the finish line under the watchful gaze of the crowd. The scene is set in the Circuit’s most iconic stand, the Main Grandstand, where all the fans’ energy is concentrated.

In the background, Barcelona is depicted with some of its most recognisable landmarks: the Sagrada Familia —finally completed—, Frank Gehry’s Golden Fish and the W Barcelona Hotel, thus establishing a visual dialogue between the race and the city that is hosting it once again.

The artwork aims to capture not only the sporting intensity of the Formula 1® World Championship, but also the Mediterranean, creative and open-minded character of Barcelona, a city closely associated with major international events. The poster thus becomes the iconic image of an event that aims to bring together spectacle, culture and excitement both inside and outside the Circuit.

About David de las Heras

David de las Heras is a renowned illustrator with close ties to Catalonia and an outstanding international career. His style is a blend of classical figurative painting and a contemporary artistic language, characterised by his use of oil paint and a body of work centred on memory, identity and visual narrative.

David’s work can be found in various publications, many of them book covers, such as the great literary classic “Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad. In addition to covers and books, his work has also appeared in various national and international media outlets: El País, La Vanguardia, El Español, The New Yorker, Financial Times, The Economist or Die Zeit.

Last but not least, he has also created campaigns for various institutions, such as the official image for Sant Jordi 2021 commissioned by Barcelona City Council, and the image for the centenary of Emilia Pardo Bazán in Madrid.