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How to Watch the 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Online for Free

The Formula 1 season continues with the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain, held at Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. The race arrives after a strong run of results from Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Team Mercedes, who won his fifth race of the season in Monaco and collected 156 points over 78 laps. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton finished second, while Red Bull Racing’s Isack Hadjar completed the podium. With seven rounds now in the books, the championship shifts from Montreal to Spain for another major test on the calendar.

The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix is scheduled for Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, with practice, qualifying and race sessions spread across the weekend. Practice 1 begins on Friday at 7:30 a.m. ET/4:30 a.m. PT, followed by Practice 2 later that day at 11 p.m. ET/8 a.m. PT. Saturday’s schedule includes Practice 3 at 6:30 a.m. ET/3:30 a.m. PT and qualifying at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT. The race itself takes place on Sunday, June 14 at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT.

The event is also known for its celebrity presence, drawing attention beyond the track. Over the years, the Barcelona Grand Prix has welcomed stars including Terry Crews and Patrick Dempsey, adding to its reputation as one of the more high-profile stops on the F1 circuit. This year’s race is expected to bring another lively atmosphere to the Formula 1 Paddock Club and surrounding fan areas.

For viewers in the U.S., Apple TV is presented as the main streaming option for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Subscribers can watch every race live as part of their existing subscription, without additional fees. The platform also offers access to practice, qualifying, warmups, post-race analysis, highlights, interviews, driver profiles, team information and replays. Coverage includes 4K Dolby Vision, 5.1 surround sound and Multiview, which allows fans to follow up to four live feeds at once during races.

New users can also test the service with a 7-day free trial, which provides access to Apple TV originals such as “F1: The Movie,” “Severance,” “Ted Lasso,” “The Morning Show,” “Hijack,” “Masters of the Air” and others. After the trial ends, the service costs $12.99 per month or $99 per year unless canceled.

The Barcelona race marks the second F1 event of June and remains one of the most closely watched weekends on the Formula 1 schedule, combining championship stakes, global interest and a packed supporting program across the three-day event.

Harish Yadav

Editor at PPC Herald, handles news and article writing and proofreading.

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