2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule

Formula 1 returns to Barcelona this weekend for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, as the European leg of the 2026 season continues with one of the calendar’s most familiar venues.

British viewers can watch every session live on Sky, while Channel 4 will show highlights from qualifying and the race.

The grand prix begins at 2pm BST on Sunday, with qualifying at 3pm on Saturday likely to play a major role around a circuit where clean air, tyre management and rhythm through the long final sector can make all the difference.

Barcelona has long been one of F1’s benchmark tracks, rewarding balanced cars and exposing weaknesses quickly.

This year’s race also carries added significance, as it marks Formula 1’s final visit to Barcelona before the event drops off the schedule in 2027 and returns in 2028 as part of the new rotation system with Spa.

That gives this weekend a slightly different feel, as Barcelona hasn’t been absent from the F1 calendar since its debut in 1991.

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP F1 start times, streaming & TV schedule

All times are BST for UK viewers

Friday, June 12

Saturday, June 13

Sunday, June 14

How to watch F1: Streaming and TV broadcast details

Barcelona-Catalunya is a traditional format weekend, with three practice sessions across Friday and Saturday before qualifying and Sunday’s race on June 14.

Live TV

Every session is live on Sky Sports F1 for Sky customers, from Practice 1 on Friday June 12 at 12.30pm BST through to the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday June 14 at 2pm BST.

Coverage is also available via the Sky Sports app, where subscribers can go onboard with any driver at any point during the weekend.

Live stream

NOW provides contract-free access to all Sky Sports channels via a Day or Month Membership, with no commitment required. The official F1 app offers live timing throughout the weekend.

Highlights

Channel 4 will air free-to-air highlights on Saturday and Sunday covering qualifying and the grand prix, with each programme broadcast in the evening after the relevant session ends.