Formulation 1 heads to Barcelona-Catalunya this weekend after a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix, the place claimed his fifth consecutive victory and constructed an enormous championship benefit after Mercedes team-mate completed exterior the factors, pending a listening to initiated by Alpine after the race.
Antonelli gained from pole in Monte Carlo after a late crimson flag and standing restart, preserving Lewis Hamilton behind to proceed his exceptional run of kind. Russell, in the meantime, completed thirteenth after a penalty-hit race, leaving Antonelli firmly accountable for the title image heading to Spain.
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, nevertheless, should alter the consequence, making this week’s GP essential for and to .
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has lengthy been one in all Formulation 1’s most acquainted venues, with its mixture of quick corners, traction zones and tyre calls for making it a robust take a look at of total automotive efficiency. After the stop-start chaos of Monaco, Friday observe in Spain will give groups their first likelihood to grasp how their packages examine on a extra typical circuit.
Friday brings two observe periods, with FP1 adopted by FP2 later within the afternoon. Right here is every part you must know forward of Friday’s operating on the Barcelona-Catalunya GP.
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How can I watch the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP?
Broadcast protection of Formulation 1 varies by area. In america, Apple TV is the first broadcast associate for the 2026 season, with all periods accessible on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV stays the collection’ international subscription streaming service.
For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports activities continues because the championship’s unique broadcaster, displaying each session stay all through the 2026 season. F1 protection may also be streamed by way of Sky Go or NOW, with highlights accessible free-to-air on Channel 4.
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F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP Friday schedule
Occasions native to Barcelona:
Friday, June 12 — Free Follow 1 — 1:30pm CESTFriday, June 12 — Free Follow 2 — 5:00pm CEST
For UK viewers:Friday, June 12 — Free Follow 1 — 12:30pm BSTFriday, June 12 — Free Follow 2 — 4:00pm BST
For US Japanese Time viewers:Friday, June 12 — Free Follow 1 — 7:30am ETFriday, June 12 — Free Follow 2 — 11:00am ET
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F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP full weekend schedule
All instances native to Barcelona:
Friday, June 12 — Free Follow 1 — 1:30pm CEST
Friday, June 12 — Free Follow 2 — 5:00pm CEST
Saturday, June 13 — Free Follow 3 — 12:30pm CEST
Saturday, June 13 — Grand Prix Qualifying — 4:00pm CEST
Sunday, June 14 — 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix — 3:00pm CEST
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Jun 12 Â 13:30
FP1
Jun 12 Â 13:30
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Jun 12 Â 17:00
FP2
Jun 12 Â 17:00
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Barcelona-Catalunya GP Friday climate forecast
Friday is predicted to be sunny, heat and dry at Barcelona-Catalunya, giving groups secure circumstances for the opening day of operating.
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Temperatures are set to climb by means of the day, so FP2 needs to be hotter than FP1 and extra consultant of the circumstances groups could face later within the weekend. With little likelihood of rain, the primary focus will probably be on tyre administration, long-run tempo and the way the observe evolves between the 2 observe periods.
Saturday can also be anticipated to remain dry and change into hotter once more, which may make tyre preparation and observe temperature vital elements for qualifying.
Sunday is at present forecast to be sunny and really heat for the grand prix, that means warmth and tyre degradation could play an even bigger position than any unlikely climate disruptions.
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Barcelona-Catalunya observe info
Circuit: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Location: Montmelo, close to Barcelona, Spain Occasion: Barcelona-Catalunya GP Circuit kind: Everlasting street course Friday periods: Free Follow 1 and Free Follow 2 Saturday periods: Free Follow 3 and Grand Prix Qualifying Race: Sunday, June 14 The circuit has lengthy been a well-known Formulation 1 testing and race venue and is understood for testing a automotive’s total steadiness, with a mixture of quick corners, slower technical sections and tyre calls for.
2026 Formulation 1 driver and staff roster
Crew
Driver
Driver
McLaren
Lando Norris
Oscar Piastri
Mercedes
George Russell
Kimi Antonelli
Purple Bull
Max Verstappen
Isack Hadjar
Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc
Williams
Carlos Sainz
Alex Albon
Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson
Arvid Lindblad
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso
Lance Stroll
Haas
Oliver Bearman
Esteban Ocon
Audi
Nico Hulkenberg
Gabriel Bortoleto
Alpine
Pierre Gasly
Franco Colapinto
Cadillac
Valtteri Bottas
Sergio Perez
Images from Barcelona-Catalunya GP – ThursdaySergio Perez, Cadillac Racing
Sergio Perez, Cadillac Racing
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
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Lando Norris, McLaren, Carlos Sainz, Williams
Lando Norris, McLaren, Carlos Sainz, Williams
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Normal view
Normal view
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Alexander Albon, Williams
Alexander Albon, Williams
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
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Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Crew
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Crew
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Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi F1 Crew
Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi F1 Crew
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Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi F1 Crew
Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi F1 Crew
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Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Crew
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Crew
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
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Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Crew
Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Crew
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Sergio Perez, Cadillac Racing
Sergio Perez, Cadillac Racing
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Paul Aron, Audi F1 Crew
Paul Aron, Audi F1 Crew
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
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Frederik Vesti, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Crew
Frederik Vesti, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Crew
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Crew
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Crew
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Followers
Followers
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Ayao Komatsu, Haas F1 Crew
Ayao Komatsu, Haas F1 Crew
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
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Scuderia Ferrari
Scuderia 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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Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari
Ferrari
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