How to follow Spanish Grand Prix on the BBC
All the key BBC coverage details for the Spanish Grand Prix, which takes place from 11-13 September at the new Madring circuit.
The Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit will take place from September 11-13, 2026. Mercedes dominated the two practice sessions in Madrid on Friday, with George Russell claiming the fastest lap in the opening hour and defending championship leader Kimi Antonelli leading in the second. British rookie Arvid Lindblad had a significant crash during FP2 when his Racing Bulls lost control at Turn 13. Antonelli currently leads the drivers' championship by 66 points over his Mercedes teammate Russell.
Sunday's 57-lap race will start at 14:00 BST, with live commentary available on BBC Radio 5, Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website, and app. Smart speakers can also provide commentary by saying "play Sports Extra 2." Post-race show on BBC iPlayer and YouTube will be available from this year for the first time. The temperature for Saturday's qualifying is forecast to be 31C, while Sunday's race, expected to be the hottest day, will reach highs of 32C.
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