Spanish Grand Prix 2025: Dates, Schedule, Weather, UK Start Time, and How to Watch or Stream on Sky Sports
The Formula 1 European triple-header reaches its conclusion with the Spanish Grand Prix, where a regulation change is set to create major intrigue. Lando Norris claimed a superb victory in Monaco to close to within three points of his team-mate Oscar Piastri at the top of the Drivers’ Championship, with the latter’s third place ensuring McLaren extended their huge lead in the constructors’ standings, according to Sky Sports.
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen remains within striking distance, 25 points back from Piastri, but the next nearest challenger, Mercedes’ George Russell, has already fallen 62 points back. Despite McLaren having won six of eight races so far this season, there is set to be renewed hope for the chasing pack at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as a change of the rules on wing-flexing threatens to shift the competitive picture.
The alteration represents a major opportunity, with Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur having repeatedly described it as a possible "gamechanger" following the Italian squad’s disappointing start to their 2025 campaign. "It’s a gamechanger," Vasseur said, as quoted by Sky Sports. "We need to adapt quickly to the new regulations."
Beyond the regulation change, the track, which tests all facets of car performance with a wide range of corner types, is seen as a strong indicator for the competitive picture for the remainder of the season. A car that performs well in Barcelona can usually deliver at most of the other circuits on the calendar, which sets this up as perhaps the most crucial weekend of the season so far.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Track Layout
F1 has visited the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya every year since 1991 and the venue has often been used for testing as there are a variety of corners. The long main straight to Turn 1 is the main overtaking zone and in 2023, the final sector was changed to two fast sweeping right-handers, rather than the slow 90-degree bends which most drivers disliked. Having a car which is aerodynamically strong is vital due to the long corners and high-speed turns.
Spanish GP Weather in Barcelona
It is set to be a hot three days in Barcelona from Friday to Sunday with an air temperature of 27C and no rain on the cards. Remarkably, there has not been a wet Spanish Grand Prix this century.
Spanish GP Dates, UK Start Time, and Sky Sports F1’s Live Schedule
The Spanish Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, June 1, with live coverage starting from Friday on Sky Sports F1. The schedule includes:
- Saturday, May 31:
- 9am: F3 Sprint
- 11.15am: Spanish GP Practice Three
- 1.10pm: F2 Sprint
- 2.10pm: Spanish GP Qualifying build-up
- 3pm: Spanish GP Qualifying
- Sunday, June 1:
- 7.25am: F3 Feature Race
- 8.55am: F2 Feature Race
- 12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Spanish GP build-up
- 2pm: The Spanish Grand Prix
- 4pm: Chequered Flag: Spanish GP reaction
How to Watch or Stream the Spanish Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland
Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 from the first practice session on Friday afternoon to the Spanish Grand Prix itself on Sunday, June 1 at 2pm. Customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app – with the option to go onboard with any driver. Non-Sky Customers can stream the action with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass. Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the race weekend through the dedicated F1 blog. FREE highlights can be watched shortly after the chequered flag on the Sky Sports app.
How to Watch the Spanish GP on Mobile with the Sky Sports App
Sky Sports Subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Head to the ‘Watch’ section at 12.30pm for build-up on Sunday, ahead of lights out at 2pm
- Tap on the Sky Sports F1 or Sky Sports Main Event channel
- Sign in with your Sky iD
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As reported by Sky Sports, F1’s European triple header concludes with the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona this weekend, with live coverage starting from Friday on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime.
