2026 Spanish GP start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix
Madring makes its F1 debut this weekend
Madring
The 2026 Formula 1 season arrives in Madrid this weekend for the first Spanish Grand Prix at the all-new Madring circuit, as the championship enters its final stretch.
Kimi Antonelli heads to the Spanish capital fresh off a stunning 19th-to-first victory at his home Italian GP at Monza, with the Mercedes driver holding a 66-point lead over team-mate George Russell.
The race gets underway at 2pm BST on Sunday, September 13 – the 14th round of the season and the final European stop of the year – and here’s everything you need to know about start times, TV coverage, live streams and the full weekend schedule.
2026 Spanish GP F1 start times, streaming & TV schedule
Friday, September 11
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 12.30am | 12am, Sky Sports F1 | — |
| Practice 2 | 4pm | 3.45pm, Sky Sports F1 | — |
Saturday, September 12
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 3 | 11.30am | 11.15am, Sky Sports F1 | — |
| Qualifying | 3pm | 2pm, Sky Sports F1 | 6.55pm, Channel 4 |
Sunday, September 13
| Session | Race start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | 2pm | 12.30pm, Sky Sports F1 | 10.15pm, Channel 4 |
How to watch F1: Spanish GP broadcast & streaming guide
The Spanish GP runs on the classic weekend format, meaning there are three practice sessions across Friday and Saturday before qualifying on Saturday afternoon, followed by the race at the new Madring street circuit in Madrid on Sunday, September 13.
Live TV
Sky Sports F1 will show every session live for subscribers, starting with Practice 1 on Friday, September 11 at 12.30pm BST and finishing with the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, September 13 at 2pm BST.
Sessions will also be simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event for viewers without the dedicated F1 channel. As with most rounds, Sky remains the sole live UK broadcaster.
Live stream
Sky customers can also follow the weekend through the Sky Sports app, with access to onboard cameras from any driver across all sessions.
Those without a Sky subscription can get contract-free access via a NOW Day or Month Membership, with live coverage starting Friday, September 11 and the race stream beginning at 2pm on September 13.
For live timing without video, the official F1 app tracks the full weekend, while F1 TV Pro and Premium subscribers can stream every session live, including onboard and multiview feeds.
Highlights
Channel 4 will broadcast free-to-air highlights of Spanish GP qualifying on Saturday evening, and a highlights package of the race on Sunday evening, keeping with its usual schedule for non-British rounds.