Andrea Kimi Antonelli hunts another victory as Mercedes dominates the paddock. Discover session timings, broadcast details, and weather forecasts for this high-stakes showdown at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Formula 1's European swing continues, and after Andrea Kimi Antonelli's dominant victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, the paddock moves to Spain for the Barcelona Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
The Italian driver currently leads the Drivers' Championship with a comfortable margin over Lewis Hamilton, who climbed to second in the standings after finishing runner-up in Monaco. The seven-time world champion moved ahead of George Russell, who knows he needs a strong recovery weekend to stay in championship contention.
In the Constructors' Championship, Mercedes continues to pull away at the top, having won every race on the current calendar. If Ferrari, Red Bull, or McLaren want to keep their title dreams alive, they need to start winning — and they need to start now. Everything you need to follow the 2026 Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix is right here.
What Is the Barcelona Grand Prix 2026 Schedule?
The Barcelona GP runs from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, in a traditional format with no sprint race. Here is how the weekend breaks down:
Friday, June 12: Free Practice 1 / Free Practice 2
Saturday, June 13: Free Practice 3 / Qualifying
Sunday, June 14: Race
What Time Does the Barcelona GP Start?
Friday, June 12
FP1: 1:30 PM / DAZN | Argentina: 8:30 AM / Star+ | Mexico: 5:30 AM / Sky Sports | United States (PT): 4:30 AM / ESPN
FP2: 5:00 PM / DAZN | Argentina: 12:00 PM / Star+ | Mexico: 9:00 AM / Sky Sports | United States (PT): 8:00 AM / ESPN
Saturday, June 13
FP3S: 12:30 PM / DAZN | Argentina: 7:30 AM / Star+ | Mexico: 4:30 AM / Sky Sports | United States (PT): 3:30 AM / ESPN
Qualifying: 4:00 PM / DAZN | Argentina: 11:00 AM / Star+ | Mexico: 8:00 AM / Sky Sports | United States (PT): 7:00 AM / ESPN
Sunday, June 14
Race: 3:00 PM / DAZN | Argentina: 10:00 AM / Star+ | Colombia: 8:00 AM / Star+ | Mexico: 7:00 AM / Sky Sports | United States (PT): 6:00 AM / ESPN
How to Watch the Barcelona Grand Prix 2026
The following broadcasters hold the rights to cover the Barcelona Grand Prix weekend in their respective markets. Check local listings for confirmation of exact broadcast windows.
United States: ESPN and ESPN Deportes
Spain: DAZN
Italy: Sky Sports F1
Mexico: Sky Sports F1
Colombia: Disney+
Argentina: Disney+
Barcelona GP 2026 Weather Forecast
Formula 1 has released its official weather outlook for the Barcelona Grand Prix weekend, and conditions look ideal across all three days.
Friday, June 12 – FP1 and FP2: Clear skies with no rain expected. Temperatures will range from 13.75°C in the morning to a peak of 27.5°C in the afternoon, with track temperatures reaching 49.34°C. Winds will be moderate, averaging 8.3 km/h with gusts up to 32.4 km/h. Chance of rain: 0%.
Saturday, June 13 – FP3 and Qualifying: Warm and sunny. Temperatures between 18°C and 32°C, with track temperatures potentially climbing to 53.81°C — a factor that could influence tyre strategy heading into qualifying. Winds gentle, averaging 8.6 km/h with gusts up to 28.8 km/h. Chance of rain: 0%.
Sunday, June 14 – Race: Perfect racing conditions. Temperatures ranging from 20.5°C to a peak of 34°C, with track temperatures possibly reaching 56.2°C. Wind speeds will remain light to moderate, averaging 8.6 km/h with gusts up to 36 km/h.
Rain is not a concern, but the heat will be a significant factor for all teams in terms of tyre management and car cooling strategy.
