Guide to 2025 Spanish Grand Prix as the the F1 title race continues to build in the last of an European triple-header.
McLaren arrive in Spain sat atop of the constructors’ standing with a comfortable 172-point lead over Mercedes, but their two drivers, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are separated by just three points as the pair continue their tussle for a maiden F1 title.
This race though marks the home event for Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso who will be both eager to impress on home soil.
Now, here is a full guide to everything that you need to know ahead of 2024 Spanish Grand Prix.
Track Guide
Circuit name: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Laps: 66
Race Distance: 307.104km
Tyre Selection: C1, C2, C3
Schedule
| Date | Session | Time (BST) |
| Friday 30 May | FP1 | 12:30pm |
| Friday 30 May | FP2 | 4:00pm |
| Saturday 31 May | FP3 | 11:30am |
| Saturday 31 May | Qualifying | 3:00pm |
| Sunday 1 June | Race | 2:00pm |
Five Key Pointers
- Given that this race often sees many teams bring upgrades, it wouldn’t be a surprise if some teams opt to bring new parts despite the event being held later in season than usual.
- Five of the last seven Spanish Grands Prix have been won from pole position so Qualifying will be crucial for maximising track position come the race.
- After two disappointing race performances in Imola and Monaco, Mercedes will be eager to return to peak performance at a circuit where they should be more competitive.
- Haas’ Oliver Bearman has endured two difficult Qualifying sessions in this triple-header but he and Haas do have the pace to get out of Q1 if enjoy a clean session.
- After losing momentum across the Monaco GP weekend despite a bright competitive start in practice, Williams will hopefully be more competitive consistently this weekend back on a traditional circuit.
Last Time Out
Norris lost pole position at the start of this event in 2024 to slip to third behind George Russell and Max Verstappen who switched positions on Lap 3, in a move which crucially allowed Verstappen cling on for victory amidst a late-race charge from Norris.
2025 Season Recaps
- Australia
- Chinese Sprint
- Chinese GP
- Japan
- Bahrain
- Saudi Arabia
- Miami Sprint
- Miami GP
- Emilia Romagna
- Monaco
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