Spanish Grand Prix: Times, schedule, how to watch, weather and lap record

Formula One returns to Europe for an eagerly-anticipated triple header, commencing with the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

Recent races have served up some epic entertainment with as many as four teams competing for victories, but it was Max Verstappen who prevailed once again last time out as he took the chequered flag in Canada.

Red Bull are confident their RB20 package will flourish at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, though the chasing pack will hope to prove they can challenge Verstappen at any circuit.

Spanish Grand Prix times and schedule

Practice times

Free Practice One: 13:30 local time / 12:30 BST – Friday 21st June

Free Practice Two: 17:00 local time / 16:00 BST – Friday 21st June

Free Practice Three: 12:30 local time / 11:30 BST – Saturday 22nd June

Qualifying time

16:00 local time / 15:00 BST – Saturday 22nd June

Race time

15:00 local time / 14:00 BST – Sunday 23rd June

How to watch the Spanish Grand Prix and TV channel

Sky Sports F1 are broadcasting every session live from the Spanish Grand Prix.

Race highlights will be available to view on Channel 4 at 18:30 BST on Sunday 23rd June.

Previous Spanish Grand Prix winner and podium

1) Max Verstappen - Red Bull (1:27:57.940)
2) Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes (+24.090s)
3) George Russell - Mercedes (+32.389s)

Spanish Grand Prix most wins

The drivers with the most Spanish Grand Prix wins are Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, with both of them winning the Grand Prix six times in their illustrious careers.

Despite Hamilton's success at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, it has also been the scene of several notable downfalls, including his notorious opening lap crash with teammate Nico Rosberg in 2016.

It was an incident that helped to deliver Max Verstappen with his first Grand Prix victory on debut for Red Bull and the Dutch star has won the last two editions of the race.

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya lap length

The lap length of Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is 4.655 km (2.86 mi). Race distance equates to 307.104 km (190.83 mi) over 66 laps.

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya lap record

Since the revised configuration of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in 2021 which removed the chicane at Turns 14-15, Max Verstappen set a new lap record in 2023 with a 1:16.330 in his Red Bull Racing RB19.

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya track temperature

The track temperature this weekend is expected to be around 26°C (78.8°F) mark on Friday, and is expected to gradually decrease to between 20-25°C (68-77°F) as the weekend progresses.

Spanish Grand Prix weather forecast

Friday 21st June
Sunny intervals with a moderate breeze.
Expected high temperature: 26°C (78.8°F)
Expected low temperature: 16°C (61°F)

Saturday 22nd June
Sunshine expected throughout with a lighter breeze.
Expected high temperature: 27°C (80.6°F)
Expected low temperature: 18°C (64.4°F)

Sunday 23rd June
Overcast with light rain in the morning, expected to dry as the day progresses.
Expected high temperature: 23°C (73.4°F)
Expected low temperature: 18°C (64.4°F)

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