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Everything you need to know about our Valvoline pitstop challenge in the heart of Barcelona

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28 May 2025

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From the storied streets of Monaco to the beating heart of Barcelona. We're teaming up with our Official Lubricant Partner, Valvoline, to bring fans closer to the team and the sport in the build-up to the Spanish Grand Prix with a pop-up garage experience and pitstop challenge in Plaça de Catalunya.

We're in the midst of a pulsating European triple-header. Having already taken in iconic Imola and glamorous Monte-Carlo, up next we're making the short trip to Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix.

And, for those in the Catalan capital from Saturday 24 May through to Saturday 31 May, you can feel the intensity of an F1 pitstop without even having to set foot inside the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Here's what's happening.

Where

Head to the F1 Fan Village, located at the Plaça de Catalunya, and you'll find a curated Aston Martin Aramco garage experience, buzzing with the kind of energy usually found at the track, as we continue to bring the sport to you, our fans.

What to expect

This is your moment. Test your pitstop skills in our pop-up garage.

Always fancied yourself as an F1 mechanic? Reckon you can change a tyre in a matter of seconds? Together with our partner Valvoline, we're giving you the chance to prove it.

Bring your friends and take on the clock: change tyres, operate a wheel gun, and race against time just like the Aston Martin Aramco pit crew do.

Experience the pressure, speed, and teamwork of a live F1 garage where every second counts.

"A key element of our partnership with Valvoline is showcasing the incredible work of our mechanics – the true heroes who drive continuous progress in Formula One, says Aston Martin Aramco Chief Marketing Officer Rob Bloom.

"In a country like Spain, where the passion for the sport runs deep, this activation with Valvoline gives us a unique opportunity to connect fans more closely with the technical expertise and dedication our team brings to the track."

When

You can experience the intensity of an F1 pitstop and immerse yourself in the world of Aston Martin Aramco at from Saturday 24 May to Saturday 31 May. Our garage experience is open 12:00-21:00 CET.

Who

Bring your energy and show your support for the team alongside fellow passionate fans at the our garage experience.

Get ready for two special appearances members of the team on Wednesday 28 May. Two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso and former F1 driver Pedro de la Rosa will take to the stage in the evening. Hear from them both as we kick off their home Grand Prix in style, right in the heart of Barcelona.

"As a proud partner of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, Valvoline is bringing the power and precision of Formula One closer to fans by spotlighting the skilled mechanics who keep performance alive every day," says Jarno Middlebosch, Marketing Manager for Europe at Valvoline Global Operations.

"We hope to see local pros and all aspiring mechanics in and around Barcelona join us for this one-of-a-kind celebration of expertise and innovation, both on the track and in the garage."