2025 Spanish Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Barcelona will lost its final Spanish GP in 2025
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Formula 1 descends at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri narrowly leading the drivers’ championship and Lando Norris hot on his heels after his victory in Monaco.
This year’s event is especially significant, as it could be the final Spanish Grand Prix held in Barcelona before the race moves to Madrid in 2026, adding an extra layer of anticipation for fans and teams alike.
Whether you’re watching on TV, streaming online, or following live coverage, this guide will provide everything you need to know about start times, how to watch, and the full F1 schedule for the Barcelona weekend.
2025 Spanish Grand Prix, TV schedule, streaming and F1 start times
All times are in BST for UK TV viewers:
Friday 30 May
| Session | Start time | Live TV |
| Practice 1 | 12.30pm | 12pm, Sky Sports |
| Practice 2 | 4pm | 3.35pm, Sky Sports |
Saturday 31 May
| Session | Start time | Live TV | Highlights |
| Practice 3 | 11.30am | 11.15am, Sky Sports | N/A |
| Qualifying | 3pm | 2.10pm, Sky Sports | 6.50pm, Channel 4 |
Sunday 1 June
| Session | Start time | Live TV | Highlights |
| Spanish GP | 2pm | 12.30pm, Sky Sports | 6.30pm, Channel 4 |
How to watch F1
TV broadcast and streaming details
Live TV
UK fans won’t miss a second of the Spanish Grand Prix, with Sky Sports F1 broadcasting live coverage of every session throughout the weekend. The excitement begins with Free Practice 1 at 12:30pm BST on Friday, 30 May, and continues with two more practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race. Sky Sports subscribers can also enjoy enhanced viewing options via the Sky Sports App, featuring exclusive live onboard cameras from any driver and the ‘Battle Channel’ for up-to-the-minute coverage of the fiercest on-track battles.
Live Stream
If you’re on the move this weekend, Sky Sports F1 subscribers in the UK can stream every session live via the Sky Go app. Alternatively, Now TV Sports members can watch all the action on Sky Sports F1 and access up to 20 different onboard camera feeds.
For real-time session data and live timings, fans can also use the official F1 app or visit the F1 website.
Highlights
As in previous years, Channel 4 will offer UK viewers highlights of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. Qualifying highlights are scheduled for 6:30pm on Saturday, with race highlights airing at 6:30pm on Sunday evening.