The Spanish Grand Prix will happen on Sunday, June 4th.
Spanish Grand Prix Start Time
The Spanish Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 1:00 pm GMT. You can check the table below to know the start times for all practice, qualifying and race sessions.
Spanish GP Schedule
Friday, June 2nd
Session Time (GMT)
Free Practice 1
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free Practice 2
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday, June 3rd
Session Time (GMT)
Free Practice 3
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Qualifying
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sunday, June 4th
Session Time (GMT)
Race
1:00 pm
How Can I Watch the Spanish GP?
For F1 fans in the UK, Sky Sports will broadcast the Spanish GP, while NOW will stream the race on the internet. For F1 fans in the US, ESPN will broadcast the race on TV and stream it on the internet.
Television Channels
TV Channel
Location
Sky Sports F1
UK
ESPN
US
TSN/RDS
Canada
Fox Sports
Australia
Streaming Services
Streaming Service
Location
NOW TV/Sky Go App
UK
ESPN
US
TSN Direct
Canada
Kayo
Australia
About the Spanish GP
For a long time, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya was F1’s second home. A favorite among teams, the track made for the ideal testground thanks to its combination of a challenging and technical layout, and great weather. While F1 has shifted most of its testing program to Bahrain in an effort to save costs, teams still know the Barcelona track inside-out. For 2023, the Spanish GP will use a different layout. After 16 years, F1 has decided to drop the controversial turns 14-15 chicane, reverting to the old flat-out turn 13. The change was welcomed by fans and drivers, and might offer a better chance for cars to follow each other around. F1 first raced at the Barcelona track in 1991. Since them, the circuit located in Montmelo has been a mainstay in the schedule. That being said, Barcelona isn’t exactly known for good, exciting racing. The track’s technical and twisty layout makes overtaking extremely difficult. Statistics really drive that home: in 32 races, the winner started from pole position on 23 occasions. Only three drivers (Michael Schumacher in 1996, Fernando Alonso in 2013 and Max Verstappen in 2016) won without having started on the front row. In last year’s race, Charles Leclerc looked set to become the 24th driver to win from pole at Barcelona. But the Monegasque’s engine let go halfway through the race, handing the win over to fellow front row starter Verstappen.
Altitude and Weather
Barcelona is close to sea level, which means that altitude won’t be a factor. Weather, on the other hand, might mix things up a little bit. There is a 40% chance of rain on Sunday, during the race. Temperature will be in the 23°C range for all sessions.
Spanish GP Stats
Here are some key stats to know ahead of the Spanish GP: Last Spanish Grand Prix: 2022 Circuit length: 4.657 km Number of laps: 63 Race distance: 307.236 km Lap record: Max Verstappen, 2021 (1:18.149)
Most Wins (Drivers)
Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher – 6 Alain Prost, Jackie Stewart, Mika Hakkinen, Nigel Mansell – 3 Ayrton Senna, Emerson Fittipaldi, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen, Mario Andretti, Max Verstappen – 2 Damon Hill, Felipe Massa, Gilles Villeneuve, Graham Hill, Jacques Villeneuve, James Hunt, Jenson Button, Jochen Mass, Mark Webber, Nico Rosberg, Niki Lauda, Pastor Maldonado, Patrick Depailler, Sebastian Vettel – 1
Most Wins (Constructors)
Ferrari – 12 McLaren – 8 Mercedes, Williams – 7 Lotus – 6 Red Bull – 4 Alfa Romeo – 2 Brawn, Ligier, March, Matra, Renault – 1
Spain Offers More Than Just Racing
Barcelona is home to Antoni Gaudi’s most famous work, the Sagrada Familia. The world’s largest unfinished church, the Sagrada Familia was initially constructed in 1882. It is also a World Heritage Site, as defined by UNESCO. Subscribe to Punditfeed on Google News for all the latest updates from the world of sports!
