Formula 1 heads into Spain this weekend for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, taking place on Sunday, June 1, at 15:00 CET at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This marks the ninth round of an already exciting F1 season.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Located in Montmeló, just outside Barcelona, the 4.657-kilometer Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is one of the most technically demanding tracks on the calendar. With a mix of long straights, sweeping high-speed corners like Turn 3, and slower technical sections in the final sector, it challenges both driver skill and car setup.
Historically, overtaking has been difficult here, which makes qualifying performance and race strategy especially important.
Teams often bring major aerodynamic upgrades to this race, as the track’s wide-ranging characteristics serve as a benchmark for car development. The race will run for 66 laps — a true test of tire management, patience, and precision.
How to Watch – Live Streaming Options
United Kingdom
- Live broadcast on Sky Sports F1
- Streaming via Sky Go and NOW TV
- Channel 4 will air extended race highlights later Sunday
United States
- Live on ESPN at 9:00 AM ET
- Streaming available via ESPN app, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV
Worldwide & Online Streaming
- Official live stream via F1 TV Pro with onboard cameras, team radios & live timing
- Unofficial streams: f1livegp, TotalSportek, Sportsurge
Note: Use unofficial sites at your own risk and verify legality in your region.
Recap: The Monaco Grand Prix
The season’s most iconic race in Monaco lived up to expectations last weekend.
Lando Norris delivered a flawless drive, securing pole position and converting it into a dominant win — his second victory of the season. Charles Leclerc, cheered on by the home crowd, finished second, while Oscar Piastri completed the podium in third.
Meanwhile, Max Verstappen suffered a rare DNF due to gearbox failure, losing valuable points in the title race.
Updated Drivers’ Championship Standings
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 161 pts
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 158 pts
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 136 pts
McLaren’s consistency and pace have made them the team to beat — a shift few predicted at the start of the season.
What to Expect in Spain
As the paddock arrives in Spain, the title fight is intensifying. With just five points separating Piastri and Norris, and Verstappen eager to bounce back, we could see another fierce battle at the front.
Ferrari and Mercedes have shown flashes of speed, and with car upgrades expected in Barcelona, don’t rule them out.
Spanish heroes Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso will also be under the spotlight. Alonso, now an ambassador for the circuit, will be keen to deliver a memorable result in front of his home crowd.
With passion in the grandstands, tension in the garages, and the championship wide open — the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix could be one of the defining races of the season.
Lights out is at 15:00 CET.