Formula 1 heads to Barcelona for the renamed Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix this weekend and round seven of the 2026 F1 season.
Life could not be better for Kimi Antonelli right now. In Monaco, he claimed his fifth consecutive victory with a dominant lights-to-flag performance after claiming a stunning pole position. His lead in the world championship is now 66 points.
Lewis Hamilton is now Antonelli’s closest contender after finishing second in Monte-Carlo, a fortnight after finishing second in Canada. The 41-year-old is showing his best form in Ferrari colours, but is still chasing that elusive first grand prix win.
As for George Russell, it was another frustrating weekend as he finished outside of the points after a late drive-through penalty. It was in Barcelona last year that he tangled with Max Verstappen – what will happen this time around?
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Lando Norris quickest after 30 mins
Much like yesterday, Norris is on form early on – going fastest by 0.076 secs to Charles Leclerc in second.
Oscar Piastri is third, six-tenths off his teammate, with Lindblad in fourth and Hulkenberg in fifth.
More of the frontrunners setting their first competitive laps in FP3 now…
Kieran Jackson13 June 2026 11:59
Cheers for Alonso
Fernando Alonso makes his way onto the circuit and receives a chorus of cheers from the Spaniard’s fans in the grandstands.
Alonso said it would be a “miracle” if Aston Martin made it out of Q1 – let’s see how he rolls this morning.
Kieran Jackson13 June 2026 11:52
Perez goes wide
The Cadillac driver, the first man out on track, goes wide and flicks up some gravel as he begins his run on Saturday.
Only a handful of drivers out on track in the opening 10 minutes…
Kieran Jackson13 June 2026 11:43
FP3 underway
Amid scorching hot conditions in Barcelona, we’re underway with the third and final practice.
A critical final hour for the drivers to get accustomed to the conditions ahead of a key qualifying session later this afternoon.
Who will put down the final marker?
Kieran Jackson13 June 2026 11:31
Top-10 – driver standings
1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 156 points
2. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 90 points
3. George Russell (Mercedes) – 88 points
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 75 points
5. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 58 points
6. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 58 points
7. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 43 points
8. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 35 points
9. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 26 points
10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 24 points
Kieran Jackson13 June 2026 11:28
Monaco Grand Prix result changes – five days after F1 race ended
Pierre Gasly has had his third-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix reinstated after a successful appeal from his Alpine F1 team.
Gasly finished third at the chequered flag before he was punished by two five-second time penalties – due to speeding in the pit lane – and dropped to seventh.
Full news below:
Monaco Grand Prix result changes – five days after F1 race ended
A post-race appeal after an unusual occurrence at the famous race has resulted in a shock result changeKieran Jackson13 June 2026 11:25
Start times in Barcelona:
All times BST
Saturday 13 June
- Free practice 3: 11:30am
- Qualifying: 3pm
Sunday 14 June
- Race: 2pm
Kieran Jackson13 June 2026 11:23
F1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
Formula 1 heads to Barcelona for the renamed Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix this weekend and round seven of the 2026 F1 season.
Life could not be better for Kimi Antonelli right now. In Monaco, he claimed his fifth consecutive victory with a dominant lights-to-flag performance after claiming a stunning pole position. His lead in the world championship is now 66 points.
Lewis Hamilton is now Antonelli’s closest contender after finishing second in Monte-Carlo, a fortnight after finishing second in Canada. The 41-year-old is showing his best form in Ferrari colours, but is still chasing that elusive first grand prix win.
As for George Russell, it was another frustrating weekend as he finished outside of the points after a late drive-through penalty. It was in Barcelona last year that he tangled with Max Verstappen – what will happen this time around?
Kieran Jackson13 June 2026 11:20