We are now heading back to Europe following the Canadian Grand Prix. After Ferrari’s disappointing double DNF, Red Bull is still leading the constructors championship. However, McLaren is packing heat, and the world finally got to see the revival of Mercedes. The top 3 has become a harsh battle between the 4 teams, and the Spanish GP will be crucial in deciding who is the leader of the championship.
The situation at the bottom of the grid is tense as teams fight for every point to leave the other teams behind. On one hand, we have Red Bull with 276 points despite having 3 retirements this season, and on the other is Kick Sauber, who has yet to score a point. Next up is round 10, the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya, where the battle gets more fierce. If you want to catch the action, here is everything you need to know about watching the Spanish GP.
When is the Spanish GP?
The race weekend festivities start on Thursday as usual with the pre-weekend checking. Drivers get onto the tracks on Friday, June 21, where they will participate in 2 free practice sessions. On Saturday, the final practice session will take place and the qualifiers will decide the starting order of the grid. Sunday will be the main race day, but alongside the main event, fans will also get to enjoy many exclusive benefits of being at the Spanish GP circuit.
For those who are wondering what other events they can experience during the race weekend, here is the timetable of each event throughout the weekend.
Spanish GP Friday Schedule
| FRIDAY 21st JUNE | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| F1 Academy | Practice Session | 08:50 – 09:30 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Practice Session | 09:55 – 10:40 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 11:05 – 11:50 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 12:00 -13:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 12:00 -13:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 12:00 -13:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 13:30 – 14:30 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Qualifying Session | 15:00 – 15:30 |
| Formula 1 | Teams’ Press Conference | 15:30 – 16:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 15:55 – 16:25 |
| FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 17:00 – 18:00 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 18:15 – 18:45 |
| F1 Academy | Qualifying Session | 18:30 – 19:00 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 19:00 – 19:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 19:15 – 20:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 19:15 – 20:00 |
Spanish GP Saturday Schedule
| SATURDAY 22nd JUNE | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 3 | Sprint Race (21 Laps or 40 Mins +1 Lap) | 10:40 – 11:25 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 11:35 – 12:05 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 11:35 – 12:05 |
| Formula 1 | Team Pit Stop Practice | 11:35 – 12:05 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 11:45 – 12:15 |
| FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 – 13:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (26 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 14:15 – 15:05 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 15:25 – 15:55 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 16:00 – 17:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 17:00 – 18:00 |
| F1 Academy | First Race (16 Laps Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 18:00 – 18:35 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 18:45 – 19:45 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 18:45 – 20:00 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Grid Walk & Trophy Photo | 19:45 – 20:45 |
| SUNDAY 23rd JUNE | ||
|---|---|---|
| F1 Academy | Second Race (16 Laps Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 08:50 – 09:25 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Feature Race (25 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 10:05 – 10:55 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (37 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 11:35 – 12:40 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 12:55 – 13:55 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 12:55 – 13:55 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers’ Parade | 13:00 – 13:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 13:05 – 13:35 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 14:46 – 14:48 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (66 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 15:00 – 17:00 |
Now that you know the events through the event, here is where you can watch the Spanish GP.
Where to watch the Spanish Grand Prix?
Fans can decide to enjoy the Spanish GP from the comfort of their home on several streaming channels online, including the official F1TV. Using the official website means that fans can take a look at each driver’s cockpit camera, enjoy the whole broadcast, and look at stats, making it the best way to enjoy the Spanish Grand Prix. If F1TV is not your preferred option to watch the GP, it can be accessed on ORF and Servus TV for Austrian fans.
Fans from Luxembourg can enjoy the race on RTL Zwee, as it has the rights to every 2024 Formula 1 race. Using the free-to-air RTBF channels, enthusiasts from Belgium can enjoy the races for free by signing up with their email. And for those from the land down south, Australia will get to watch the highlights on 10Play, with the Australian GP being free for the locals.
Lastly, we have Channel 4 in the UK that airs free highlights of every race, and similar to Australia, the British GP is free to watch on this network. For fans who love to enjoy the race weekend experience, there is no better place to watch the race than at the tracks itself. From the grandstands to the paddock club, the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya has some of the most passionate fans cheering on their local heroes like Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso, along with their favorite drivers on the grid.
There are many options as to how to enjoy the race at the circuit and the tickets start from the 1-day pass going up to a 3-day ticket with the Paddock Club pass. Are you eager to witness the Spanish GP? Share your thoughts below.
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