The Catalan Grand Prix is raced at Montmeló: you can ride the very same track

Every season, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya — popularly known as Montmeló — hosts the Catalan Grand Prix, one of the fixed dates on the MotoGP calendar for decades. What many fans don't know is that this same track, with the same corners they watch on TV, is open to any rider for the rest of the year through track days and courses held at the circuit.

Same tarmac, very different pace

Riding at Montmeló won't put you anywhere near a MotoGP rider's times, but it does let you understand first-hand why certain corners — like the final chicane or the main straight — are decisive for a race result. Braking where a professional brakes, even at a much slower pace, completely changes how you watch the race on TV afterwards.

A demanding, well-rounded circuit

Montmeló combines fast, wide-radius corners with a technical final chicane, plus a main straight where circuit bikes reach notable speeds. It's physically demanding, but level-based groups make it enjoyable from beginner level up.

Riding before or after the Grand Prix

Interest in riding at Montmeló typically rises around the Grand Prix dates. Booking ahead is key, since spots in track days around those dates tend to sell out faster than the rest of the calendar.

Experience Montmeló from the inside

Check the available track days at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and compare them with the rest of the track day calendar.