What time is the Formula 1 2026 Spanish Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

The next round of the 2026 season sees the drivers take on something new - the Madring in Madrid, a brand new track where the pecking order will be a complete unknown.

Kimi Antonelli goes into the 14th race weekend with a healthy lead in the Drivers' Championship having won last time out at Monza, but Mercedes might not have it all their own way in Spain.

The Italian now leads team mate George Russell by 66 points, while Lewis Hamilton is a further 10 points adrift for Ferrari. But the form book may well be ripped up this weekend, with the Madring set to provide a stern test for driver and car alike.

Head to the RACE HUB or scroll down for more on how and when you can watch the action, along with the global start times for each session.

What time is the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix?

The weekend will begin with FP1 on Friday, 11 September, at 1330 local time, followed by FP2 at 1700.

A final hour of practice takes place at 1230 on Saturday, 12 September, before the drivers compete for the best grid spots in Qualifying at 1600. Lastly, the Grand Prix starts at 1500 on Sunday, 13 September.

Check out the image below to find all the global start times for Sunday’s race.

How can I watch the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix?

You can enjoy coverage from every session live on F1 TV Pro (available in selected countries), which brings fans closer to the action via exclusive features like onboard cameras on all 22 of the drivers’ cars, and access to both Pre-Race and Post-Race Shows.

F1 TV Pro can be streamed easily via Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and above, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. F1 TV Pro is free of ad breaks and available with commentary in six languages.

Fans can also watch via F1 TV Premium, a premier service that invites fans to step into the heart of the action with the ability to watch races in 4K Ultra HD/HDR on up to six different devices, as well as a personalised Multiview feature available on select devices with 26 different feeds to choose from.

Viewers can watch every F1 Grand Prix, F1 Sprint, Qualifying and practice session live in 4K Ultra HD/HDR at home, with F2, F3, F1 ACADEMY and Porsche Supercup sessions also available to watch live on the platform.

Alternatively, live timing will be available on F1.com and the F1 app across every session during the Grand Prix weekend.

Where is the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix taking place?

The Spanish Grand Prix will be held at the Madring this year, with the track set to make its debut. Madrid has previously hosted F1 around 40 years ago at Jarama.

The track is easily accessible by public transport, being situated much closer to the centre of the city. It has a Miami-like feel, with a combination of public roads and private land making up the 22-corner circuit.

One of the many things to keep an eye on is the longest banked turn on the F1 calendar, while the looming walls mean the drivers will need to concentrate all race-long.

Spain hosts two Grands Prix this year, with Barcelona-Catalunya having already taken place, with Hamilton winning an emotional race for Ferrari.

What is the weather forecast in Spain?

Conditions are expected to be warm and sunny, with temperatures in excess of 30 Celsius across all three days of track action and minimal chance of rain in the region.

When can I watch F2 and F3 during the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix weekend?

Formula 2 returns to action this weekend, with Nikola Tsolov leading the Championship by 11 points from Rafael Camara.

Free Practice will start proceedings at 1105 local time on Friday, September 11, followed by Qualifying at 1500.

The Sprint Race, which sees the top 10 finishers from Qualifying reversed, will take place at 1415 on Saturday, September 12, before the lights go out for the Feature Race at 1125 on Sunday, September 13.

An F3 champion will be decided, with the series reaching its conclusion in Madrid.

Freddie Slater and Ugo Ugochukwu are set to battle for the title, with the former leading the standings by 15 points.

The weekend will begin with Free Practice at 0955 on Friday, September 11, with the field divided into two groups for Qualifying A at 1825 and Qualifying B at 1855.

The top 12 qualifiers will be reversed for the Sprint Race at 1105 on Saturday, September 12, with the first Feature Race the same day at 1800.

The second Feature Race will conclude the weekend and the season at 0945 on Sunday, September 13.