The Miami Grand Prix may be done and dusted for another year, but motorsport maniacs have a couple more chances to see the F1 stars in their stunning cars on United States soil this year: at the United States Grand Prix (October 19) and Las Vegas Grand Prix (November 22). However, we are getting ahead of ourselves, as next up, we head to Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix, before the racers head back this side of the Atlantic for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal (June 15). The lights go green for the Spanish GP at 9 am ET on June 1. It’s the 9th grand prix of an action-packed 24-race season that goes all the way through until December and the curtain-closer in Abu Dhabi.
The Spanish Grand Prix is one of the oldest GPs in the world still contested, with the first race generally considered to be the inaugural edition being held in 1913. Although that first edition wasn’t staged as a grand prix, like we know and love them today. Instead, it was a race for touring cars, taking place on a 300km road circuit at Guadarrama, near the Spanish capital of Madrid. In 1927, it became part of the World Manufacturers' Championship and was promoted to the European Championship in 1935, before the Spanish Civil War brought an end to racing. The race was successfully revived in 1967 and has been a regular part of the Formula One World Championship since 1968 at a variety of venues around the country.
The Catalunya circuit was opened in 1991, and the Spanish GP was held there the same year and has been ever since. However, the race is set to head to the Spanish capital in the coming years. Organisers confirmed the F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2026 will be held over 57 laps of the 5.4km, 22-turn, new Madrid street circuit in Madrid.
Getty ImagesMichael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton remain top of the all-time Spanish Grand Prix wins list with six successes apiece, but Max Verstappen is just two behind them now. The dynamic Dutchman brought Hamilton’s five-race winning streak to an end in Spain when taking the chequered flag at Catalunya in 2022, and the Red Bull maestro followed that up with victories in 2023 and 2024.
The vociferous home crowd will, of course, be cheering on the two Spanish drivers plying their trade in the F1 world this season, Carlos Sainz Jr and Fernando Alonso. Both are looking for a pick-me-up after a tough start to the campaign in their Williams and Aston Martin cars, respectively. Fernando Alonso is not only the sole Spanish driver to reign supreme as F1 world champion, but he's also the only Spaniard to have ever won on home turf with his two previous triumphs at Catalunya coming in 2006 and 2013.
Let GOAL give you all the important information you need ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, including the full weekend schedule of events and how you can watch and stream all the action live.
Where is the F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2025 held?
Getty Images The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has held the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991. The circuit was opened in the same year and is a 4.6km (2.8 mi) motorsport race track in Montmelo, Barcelona, which can hold up to 150,000 spectators. Until 2013, the track was known only as the Circuit de Catalunya, before a sponsorship deal with Barcelona City Council added Barcelona to its title. Lewis Hamilton famously won in Catalunya five years in a row between 2017-2021, surpassing Michael Schumacher’s four years of Spanish success between 2001-2004. The circuit has also staged the Catalan motorcycle Grand Prix since 1996, with Valentino Rossi winning there 10 times in total in the various categories from 125cc up to MotoGP.
How to watch the F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2025
Getty ImagesThe Spanish Grand Prix will air live on Sunday, June 1, at 9 am ET on ESPN. ESPN is the home of F1 once again this season, with all 24 races airing on either ESPN or ESPN2. ESPN's F1 coverage also includes a dedicated site that reports on the championship all year, with reporters on-site at every race. ESPN's F1 reporters also contribute to the video podcast program ‘Unlapped’, which appears year-round on the ESPN YouTube channel. Spanish-language broadcasts appear primarily on ESPN Deportes, while ESPNews and ESPNU carry extra F1 programming, including some qualifying and practice sessions.
The Spanish Grand Prix will also be streamed live on ESPN+. An ESPN+ subscription grants you access to exclusive ESPN+ content, including live events, fantasy sports tools, and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer, and ESPN.com. The stand-alone streaming service is a must-have accessory for F1 fanatics. An ESPN+ subscription costs $11.99 a month (or $119.99 a year). You can also stream certain simulcasts and F2 races via ESPN+.
FuboTV also offers a top-quality streaming service with access to the Spanish Grand Prix and a whole world of sports. Fubo subscription plans start from $84.99 per month as part of a rolling contract. Fubo offers a free 7-day trial to new subscribers. With over 200 channels, no contract, no hidden fees, and the option to cancel anytime, Fubo is a no-brainer for F1 and general sports fans.
F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2025 Weekend Schedule
The Spanish Grand Prix 2025 runs over the weekend, from Friday, May 30, through Sunday, June 1. Practice, qualifying, and the race itself are spread out over three days.
Below, you can find the timings for each practice session, qualifying, and the Grand Prix, as well as which channel to watch them on:
| Date | Phase | Time (ET) | Watch | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 30 | Practice 1 | 8:30 am | ESPN | ESPN+, FuboTV |
| Friday, May 30 | Practice 2 | 12 pm | ESPN | ESPN+, FuboTV |
| Saturday, May 31 | Practice 3 | 7:30 am | ESPN | ESPN+, FuboTV |
| Saturday, May 31 | Qualifying | 11 am | ESPN | ESPN+, FuboTV |
| Sunday, June 1 | Grand Prix | 10 am | ESPN | ESPN+, FuboTV |
Can I watch the Spanish Grand Prix 2025 on F1 TV?
Getty ImagesAn F1 TV Pro subscription lets you stream every F1 race live, plus all the practices, qualifying races, and pre-race shows. It also gives you access to over 650 archived races for nostalgic viewing. While F1 TV offers two plans (F1 TV Access and F1 TV Pro), you’ll want F1 TV Pro to get all the live content. The plan costs $10.99 per month or $84.99 per year. Additional perks include onboard camera views, live tracking data, and team radio feeds, and you can switch between channels for different race action and commentary in other languages. The F1 TV app is available on popular streaming devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast with Google TV, and Roku, as well as Android and iOS mobile devices.
Can I watch the F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2025 on demand?
Getty ImagesIf you have an ESPN or F1 TV subscription, you can watch a re-run of the Spanish Grand Prix on demand after the race has finished through the channel's digital and online options. For mobile devices and personal tablets, the ESPN app will allow viewers to watch back the race in full, allowing fans to revisit the event in total or bite-sized highlights packages. Likewise, the F1 TV service allows subscribers to enjoy full replays of every race during the 2025 Formula One season.
How to watch the F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2025 from anywhere with a VPN
You may need a different way to watch the race if you cannot view the Spanish Grand Prix locally. That's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on race day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're travelling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network. You want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. With a VPN, you can virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to race action.
We highly recommend using NordVPN, but you can also check out our detailed VPN guide for other options.
