The Spanish Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar in 2020, the sport’s commercial rights holders and race organisers confirmed on Tuesday, with the season set to expand to a record 22 races next year. The Spanish race will continue to be held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, on the outskirts of the city, for the 30th straight year. “The decision to continue to stage a round of the pinnacle of motorsport in Spain… is part of our strategy of maintaining Formula One’s European roots, while also currently expanding the championship into new territories,” the sport’s chief executive Chase Carey said in a statement. “The promoter’s willingness to be part of...
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