IndyCar denies Barranquilla plans for 2028 race in Colombia
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
IndyCar has rejected claims from Barranquilla Mayor Alejandro Char regarding a confirmed IndyCar event scheduled for April 2028 in the Colombian city. Char made the announcement during the launch of the Magdalena River Crossing, citing a deal for the race along the Gran Malecón. However, IndyCar officials have not verified this confirmation, leaving the potential event in uncertainty. The situation highlights ongoing discussions about expanding the IndyCar series internationally.
- •Barranquilla Mayor Alejandro Char announced a potential 2028 IndyCar race.
- •IndyCar officials have dismissed the announcement as unconfirmed.
- •The announcement was made during the launch of the Magdalena River Crossing.
- •The race was proposed to take place along the Gran Malecón.
- 6:25 PMMotorsport.com — IndyCar dismisses Barranquilla Mayor’s confirmation of 2028 race in Colombia
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — IndyCar dismisses Barranquilla Mayor’s confirmation of 2028 race in Colombia
"IndyCar has poured cold water on claims made by Barranquilla Mayor Alejandro Char, who publicly announced that the Colombian city had secured an IndyCar event set for April 2028. Speaking at the launch of the Magdalena River Crossing—as initially reported by prominent Colombian outlet Revista Semana—Mayor Char proclaimed that Barranquilla would host the series along the city's Gran Malecón ...Keep reading
"Mayor Alejandro Char claimed a street race is locked in for April 2028, but the series stresses talks remain in the "earliest stages" with no agreement in place.
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 28, 2026, 6:25 PMIndyCar dismisses Barranquilla Mayor’s confirmation of 2028 race in Colombia
IndyCar has poured cold water on claims made by Barranquilla Mayor Alejandro Char, who publicly announced that the Colombian city had secured an IndyCar event set for April 2028. Speaking at the launch of the Magdalena River Crossing—as initially reported by prominent Colombian outlet Revista Semana—Mayor Char proclaimed that Barranquilla would host the series along the city's Gran Malecón ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 6:25 PMIndyCar dismisses Barranquilla Mayor’s confirmation of 2028 race in Colombia
Mayor Alejandro Char claimed a street race is locked in for April 2028, but the series stresses talks remain in the "earliest stages" with no agreement in place.
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