Race start time, schedule, weather forecast, how to watch F1 on TV

A Formula 1 triple-header starts this weekend with the Spanish Grand Prix.

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will host what will be the penultimate race on the F1 calendar, ahead of the move to Madrid in 2026.

Max Verstappen leaves for Spain with a 56-point lead in the Drivers’ Championship, after taking the checkered flag ahead of Lando Norris in Canada a fortnight ago.

McLaren has improved in recent weeks and Montreal even saw Mercedes show signs of form, with George Russell on pole position before finishing third and just one place ahead of Lewis Hamilton.

That has put extra pressure on Ferrari, which occupies second place in both the constructors’ and drivers’ standings, but only just after a double DNF in Canada.

Austria and Great Britain will follow this race as F1 races through Europe this summer.

When is the Spanish Grand Prix?

The Spanish Grand Prix will be held this weekend, Sunday 23 June, with the race starting at 2pm BST.

Full schedule of the Spanish Grand Prix

• First training: Friday, 12.30 pm

• Second training: Friday, 4 p.m

• Third training: Saturday 11.30 am

• Qualifying: Saturday, 3 p.m

• Spanish Grand Prix: Sunday, 2 p.m

(All times BST)

Where can you watch the Spanish Grand Prix?

TV channel: In Great Britain, Sky Sports will broadcast exclusively live all weekend. Race coverage starts at 1pm on the F1 Channel.

Free highlights will air on Channel 4 at 6.30pm and will also be available on the F1 YouTube channel shortly after the checkered flag.

Live stream: Subscribers can tune into the race live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action LIVE via Standard sport’s racing blog!

Weather forecast for the Spanish Grand Prix

While Friday and Saturday look dry as we head into the weekend, there is a real chance of some rain on Sunday – especially before the race.