2026 Circuit Guide
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Montmeló, Spain • Spanish Grand Prix
2026 Race Results
P2RussellMercedes
P1HamiltonFerrari
P3NorrisMcLaren
2026 Track Layout & Active Aero
2026 Sector Breakdown
Sector 1
Heavy braking into Turn 1, followed by the long, sweeping right of Turn 3.
Sector 2
Technical elevation changes and the fast, uphill Campsa corner.
Sector 3
Flowing right-handers leading back onto the long main straight.
Grandstand & Seating Guide
Grandstand L
Perched on the hill offering brilliant views of the Turn 1/2 overtaking zone.
Grandstand G
Excellent views of the technical stadium section.
Main Grandstand
Covered seating (essential in Spain) right across from the pit boxes.
Recent Winners
2025Lando NorrisMcLaren
2024Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
2023Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
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Track Overview & History
An excellent all-rounder circuit that tests every aspect of a Formula 1 car’s aerodynamic efficiency. Following the removal of the clumsy final chicane, the track has returned to its roots, featuring two blazing-fast final sweeping corners.
Track Weather: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
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19°C
Partly CloudyWind18 km/h
Humidity65 %
Trackside Survival Guide
- Local Track RadioLocal FM 102.3
- Terrain & WalkingDusty, hilly paths surrounding the perimeter. Wear comfortable trainers.
- Sun & ShadeAlmost zero shade available. The Spanish sun in June is blistering.
Nominated Tyre Compounds
C1Hard
C2Medium
C3Soft
First Grand Prix1991
Number of Laps66
Circuit Length4.657 km
Race Distance307.236 km
Lap Record
1:16.330
Weekend Schedule Track Local Time
Practice 113:30 Local
Practice 217:00 Local
Qualifying16:00 Local
Race15:00 Local