Spanish Grand Prix

The Spanish Grand Prix is one of the most historic and enduring races in F1. It was first held in 1913. Through the decades, the Spanish Grand Prix has witnessed interruptions due to global conflicts, but it has always made a comeback. Since its revival in 1967, the track has been hosting the F1 races for decades. It is one of the oldest races in the history of F1.

The inaugural Grand Prix was not an official F1 race; it was an event for touring cars. The race was held on a 300 km racing track built near Madrid and was won by Carlos de Salamanca with a Rolls-Royce. Since its inception in 1913, the Grand Prix has been hosting races on different tracks until 1991, when the Circuit de Barcelona was introduced.

Spanish Grand Prix History

The Spanish GP first appeared on the Formula 1 calendar in 1951. The first iteration of the event was won by Juan Michael Fangio while driving for Alfa Romeo. Since then, the race has shuffled between three tracks. The latest track is the Catalunya circuit in Barcelona, which has been used since the 1991 Spanish GP. The race features a host of historic wins. These include Michael Schumacher’s first victory for Ferrari and Pastor Maldonado’s first victory in Formula 1.

The table below shows the statistics of the history of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Spanish Grand Prix 2025 Schedule - Date & Time

According to the official Formula 1 calendar, the Spanish Grand Prix is scheduled to be held from May 31 to June 1, 2025. The race weekend starts with a free session on Friday, May 30, at noon from 01:30 to 02:30 p.m. The free practice 3 session will take place on Saturday, May 31, from 05:00 to 06:00 p.m., followed by qualifying at 4:00 PM Madrid time. The race will start at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 1.

The following table shows the complete race schedule for the Spanish Grand Prix for different regions along with their respective time zones.

Spanish Grand Prix Circuit

The 2025 Spanish Grand Prix will be held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. The circuit is known for its long straights, fast-paced corners, and technical layout. It has a capacity of 140,700 spectators and holds an FIA Grade 1 license. Apart from F1, the track has also hosted motorcycle Grand Prix races in 1992 and the Catalan Motorcycle Grand Prix in 1996.

Spanish Grand Prix Configurations

The Spanish Grand Prix has undergone several configuration changes through the years. In the early 1990s, the track’s start and finish line were completely changed for the road team time trial cycling event. In 1991, the first elevation change took place to improve the fast-paced corners. In the early 2000s, the track length was reduced, and the Nissan chicane was removed to improve safety standards. For the 2023 edition, a new chicane was introduced between turns 10 and 11, thus reverting the track once again to its original length.

Spanish Grand Prix 2024 Drivers Standings

The driver standings for the Spanish Grand Prix are led by Max Verstappen, who claimed yet another victory in the Canadian GP thriller. He is followed by Charles Leclerc, who had a forgettable race in Canada after his success in Monaco. Here are the driver standings ahead of the race:

S.No	Name	Team	Points
1.	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT	194
2.	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	138
3.	Lando Norris	McLaren Mercedes	131
4.	Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	108
5.	Sergio Perez	Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT	107
6.	Oscar Piastri	McLaren Mercedes	81
7.	George Russell	Mercedes	69
8.	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	55
9.	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes	41
10.	Yuki Tsunoda	RB Honda RBPT	19

Spanish Grand Prix 2025 TV Channels & Live Streaming

The following table showcases different streaming platforms and TV broadcasters to watch the Spanish GP live in your respective regions.

Where to watch the Spanish Grand Prix?

Regions	TV Broadcaster	Live Streaming
United States	ESPN	ESPN+ F1 TV Pro
United Kingdom	Sky Sports F1	Sky Sports F1 F1 TV Pro
Italy	Sky Italia	F1 TV Pro
India	N/A	Fancode F1 TV Pro/F1 TV Pro+

How to watch the Spanish Grand Prix?

For the USA regions, you can watch on the ESPN live app or follow the updates on the official F1 TV Pro app. With subscription mode, you can watch races from different camera angles and get the latest interview talks. For UK regions, you can view the Spanish GP on Sky Sports F1 or live stream on F1 TV Pro.

Spanish Grand Prix Winners

Carlos de Salamanca, driving for Rolls-Royce, won the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in 1913. Though it was a non-F1 championship race in the pre-war era, the very first official F1 race was held in 1951 and was won by Juan Manuel Fangio. Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton are the only racers who have won the Spanish Grand Prix six times, making them the most successful drivers on Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. To know more about the Spanish Grand Prix winners year-on-year, click on the link.

Spanish Grand Prix Contract With FIA

The FIA and the race organizers are still fighting over the negotiations to extend the contract to host the F1 races beyond 2025. However, the contract of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to host F1 races will come to an end after the end of the 2025 season.

Spanish Grand Prix Records

Many records are created on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Some of the few honorable mentions are as follows:

• Most Grand Prix Wins As Driver - Michael Schumacher (6) & Lewis Hamilton (6)

• Most Grand Prix Wins As Constructor - Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team (12)

• Fastest Lap Record - 1:16.330 (Max Verstappen, 2023)