Standard Weekend · Sep 11-13

F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2026 Schedule & Session Times

Full race weekend timetable for the Spanish Grand Prix 2026. All times shown in your local timezone — select a different timezone below to convert.

Next Session Countdown

Free Practice 1 starts in

162

Days

14

Hours

14

Mins

29

Secs

Session Times in Your Timezone

Session Times

Friday · Sep 11

Free Practice 1
13:30 CEST11:30
Free Practice 2
17:00 CEST15:00

Saturday · Sep 12

Free Practice 3
12:30 CEST10:30
Qualifying
16:00 CEST14:00

Sunday · Sep 13

Grand Prix
15:00 CEST13:00

Race times are approximate. Timezone offsets may vary due to daylight saving time.

F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2026 Qualifying — Time, Format & What to Know

Qualifying: Saturday, Sep 12 at 16:00 CEST, UTC+2

F1 qualifying uses a three-part knockout format to set the grid for the Grand Prix:

  • Q1 (18 minutes) — All 20 drivers. The slowest 5 are eliminated and start P16–P20.
  • Q2 (15 minutes) — 15 remaining drivers. The slowest 5 are eliminated (P11–P15).
  • Q3 (12 minutes) — The top 10 shoot for pole position. Each driver gets two flying lap attempts.

The entire qualifying session lasts approximately one hour including breaks between segments. The Grand Prix starts Sunday, Sep 13 at 15:00 CEST, UTC+2.

Full Weekend Schedule (CEST, UTC+2)

Friday

  • Free Practice 1
  • Free Practice 2

Saturday

  • Free Practice 3
  • Qualifying

Sunday

  • Grand Prix

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Related Guides

Spanish Grand Prix HubGetting ThereFirst-Timer GuideF1 2026 Calendar