F1 Spanish GP schedule: Madrid race start time and TV coverage

The world's most free-thinking newspaper F1 heads to its first new circuit in three years as a street circuit in Madrid hosts the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time. Kimi Antonelli is riding the highest of waves after his sensational victory from 19th on the grid in Monza. The Italian now has a 66-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell in second, with a scheduled 10 rounds remaining of the 2026 season. Lewis Hamilton cut a frustrated figure post-race in Monza after his sixth-place finish and declared himself out of the title race. Nevertheless, he remains in third place, 76 points off Antonelli, and will be eyeing a return to top form this weekend. Max Verstappen completed the Monza podium, as he continues to chase his first victory in 2026. Madrid's new street track, the Madring, has 22 corners and an iconic turn 12, christened 'La Monumental', with menacing steep banking. It will represent a home race for Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso and replaces Barcelona as the host of the Spanish GP on a 10-year deal. Here's everything you need to know about the Spanish Grand Prix. When is the Spanish Grand Prix? Times BST Friday 11 September Free practice 1: 12:30am 12:30am Free practice 2: 4pm Saturday 12 September Free practice 3: 11:30am 11:30am Qualifying: 3pm Sunday 13 September The Spanish Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. Sky's coverage of Sunday's race starts at 12:30pm (BST). Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action from Madrid on the Sky Go app. If you're not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription. In the United States, every practice, qualifying and race session is streamed on Apple TV this year. You can stream Apple TV for FREE, with Apple TV's seven-day free trial. If you're travelling abroad and want to watch, then you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN roundup is here to help. Driver standings ahead of Spanish GP 1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - 267 points 2. George Russell (Mercedes) - 201 points 3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) - 191 points 4. Lando Norris (McLaren) - 171 points 5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 155 points 6. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 127 points 7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 115 points 8. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) - 71 points 9. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) - 51 points 10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) - 41 points 11. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) - 29 points 12. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) - 21 points 13. Ollie Bearman (Haas) - 18 points 14. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) - 10 points 15. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) - 6 points 16. Carlos Sainz (Williams) - 6 points 17. Alex Albon (Williams) - 5 points 18. Esteban Ocon (Haas) - 3 points 19. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) - 3 points 20. Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls) - 1 point 21. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) - 0 points 22. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) - 0 points 23. Sergio Perez (Cadillac) - 0 points Constructor standings ahead of Spanish GP 1. Mercedes - 468 points 2. Ferrari - 346 points 3. McLaren - 287 points 4. Red Bull - 204 points 5. Racing Bulls - 75 points 6. Alpine - 62 points 7. Haas - 21 points 8. Audi - 16 points 9. Williams - 11 points 10. Aston Martin - 3 points 11. Cadillac - 0 points What is the 2026 race calendar? ROUND 14 - SPAIN (Madrid) Circuito de Madring - 11-13 September ROUND 15 - AZERBAIJAN Baku City Circuit - 25-27 September Sepang International Circuit - 2-4 October ROUND 17 - SINGAPORE (sprint weekend) Marina Bay Street Circuit - 9-11 October ROUND 18 - UNITED STATES Circuit of the Americas, Austin - 23-25 October ROUND 19 - MEXICO Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City - 30 October-1 November ROUND 20 - BRAZIL Interlagos Circuit, Sao Paulo - 6-8 November ROUND 21 - LAS VEGAS Las Vegas Street Circuit - 19-21 November ROUND 22 - QATAR Lusail International Circuit - 27-29 November ROUND 23 - ABU DHABI Yas Marina Circuit - 4-6 December Read More Lewis Hamilton makes feelings clear on Ferrari's 'no rules' outlook How Kimi Antonelli manifested his inner Max Verstappen to reveal a new F1 reality Lewis Hamilton concedes 2026 F1 title after Italian Grand Prix: 'It's too late' George Russell follows Lando Norris in getting Silverstone grandstand Lewis Hamilton makes feelings clear on Ferrari F1 'no rules' outlook How Kimi Antonelli manifested his inner Max Verstappen to reveal a new F1 reality