Method 1 heads into Saturday at Madring with Kimi Antonelli quickest after a difficult second observe session for the Spanish Grand Prix.
The Mercedes championship chief pipped Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in FP2, with Lewis Hamilton third as drivers continued to construct confidence round Madrid’s new Method 1 venue. Arvid Lindblad was an attention-grabbing fourth for Racing Bulls earlier than crashing at Flip 13, bringing out the pink flags with 25 minutes remaining.
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George Russell was fifth forward of Max Verstappen, whereas Oscar Piastri was the lead McLaren in seventh. Lando Norris had a troublesome session, finishing simply two laps earlier than a transmission challenge compelled McLaren to vary his gearbox.
Saturday brings last observe and qualifying at a brand new circuit the place drivers are nonetheless studying the boundaries. With little runoff, concrete-lined sections and excessive temperatures, timing, confidence and clear laps might all be essential.
Right here is every thing you must know forward of Saturday’s working on the Spanish GP.
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How can I watch the F1 Spanish GP?
Broadcast protection of Method 1 varies by area. For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports activities continues because the championship’s unique broadcaster, exhibiting each session reside all through the 2026 season. F1 protection may also be streamed through Sky Go or NOW, with highlights obtainable free-to-air on Channel 4.
In america, Apple TV is the first broadcast associate for the 2026 season, with all periods obtainable on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV stays the sequence’ international subscription streaming service.
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Motorsport.com will present reside protection and updates all through the Spanish GP weekend.
F1 Spanish GP Saturday schedule
Instances native to Madrid:
Saturday, September 12 — free observe 3 — 12:30pm CEST
Saturday, September 12 — qualifying — 4:00pm CEST
For UK viewers:
Saturday, September 12 — free observe 3 — 11:30am BST
Saturday, September 12 — qualifying — 3:00pm BST
For US Jap Time viewers:
Saturday, September 12 — free observe 3 — 6:30am ET
Saturday, September 12 — qualifying — 10:00am ET
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F1 Spanish GP full weekend schedule
All instances native to Madrid:
Friday, September 11 — free observe 1 — 1:30pm CESTFriday, September 11 — free observe 2 — 5:00pm CESTSaturday, September 12 — free observe 3 — 12:30pm CESTSaturday, September 12 — qualifying — 4:00pm CESTSunday, September 13 — 2026 Spanish Grand Prix — 3:00pm CEST
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Spanish GP Saturday climate forecast
Saturday is anticipated to be very heat, sunny and dry in Madrid, with temperatures climbing to round 31C.
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That ought to give groups secure situations for last observe and qualifying, however the warmth might nonetheless make tyre preparation, cooling and brake administration necessary. With Madring’s grip ranges nonetheless evolving and drivers pushing nearer to the partitions, observe temperature and confidence might each play a significant position.
Sunday is forecast to be hotter once more for the Spanish Grand Prix, so race tempo, tyre life and cooling might develop into even larger elements.
Spanish GP observe details
Circuit: MadringLocation: Madrid, SpainEvent: Spanish GPCircuit sort: hybrid of public roads and bespoke high-speed sectionsFriday periods: free observe 1 and free observe 2Saturday periods: free observe 3 and qualifyingRace: Sunday, September 13
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Madring is a brand new Method 1 venue with a mixture of public-road sections, high-speed corners, restricted runoff and the steeply banked La Monumental curve, making observe evolution, confidence and clear execution particularly necessary.
2026 Method 1 driver and crew roster
*Hadjar is injured for the Spanish GP, so is changed by Lawson at Crimson Bull, with Yuki Tsunoda stepping in at Racing Bulls.
Images from F1 Spanish GP – FridayGeorge Russell, Mercedes
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
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Oliver Bearman, Haas
Federico Basile
Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Lando Norris, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Lando Norris, McLaren
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Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
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Carlos Sainz, Williams
Federico Basile
Guenther Steiner
Federico Basile
David Beckham
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Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Method 1
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Method 1
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Federico Basile
George Russell, Mercedes
Federico Basile
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Federico Basile
David Beckham, Audi storage
David Beckham, Audi storage
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Allan McNish, Audi F1 Staff, David Beckham, Audi F1 Staff storage
Allan McNish, Audi F1 Staff, David Beckham, Audi F1 Staff storage
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Followers wave Spanish flags
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Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac, Sergio Perez, Cadillac
Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac, Sergio Perez, Cadillac
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David Beckham
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Allan McNish, Audi F1 Staff, pit wall
Allan McNish, Audi F1 Staff, pit wall
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Mike Krack, Aston Martin Chief Trackside Officer
Mike Krack, Aston Martin Chief Trackside Officer
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Staff
Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Staff
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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
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Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
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Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
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George Russell, Mercedes
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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George Russell, Mercedes
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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George Russell, Mercedes
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Images from F1 Spanish GP – Friday
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