When is the F1 Spanish GP and how can I watch it
After four intriguing races to kick-start the season, Formula 1 begins the European leg of 2018 with its familiar starting point in Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix, following on from another crazy spectacle last time out in Azerbaijan.
Traditionally, the Spanish Grand Prix provides teams with the first opportunity to bring major upgrades in a bid to boost performance, while also revealing which teams have made progress since the season-opener in Melbourne and which still have work to do.
The Circuit de Catalunya hosted a great on-track battle between chief title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel as the duo engaged in wheel-to-wheel combat for the first time in 2017.
Hamilton came out on top to reduce his deficit to Vettel in the standings on that occasion. This year, it is the Briton who heads to Spain with a narrow four-point advantage over the Ferrari driver.
When is the Spanish Grand Prix?
The 2018 Spanish Grand Prix takes place on Sunday May 13. Cars will hit the track for the first time during FP1 and FP2 on Friday, ahead of final practice and qualifying on Saturday.
Where is the Spanish Grand Prix taking place?
The Spanish Grand Prix is held at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. The track is 2.892 miles long and the race comprises of 66 laps.
Where can I watch the Spanish Grand Prix?
This weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix will be shown exclusively live on Sky Sports F1 in the UK. Here is the schedule.
Friday 11th May
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Spanish GP FP1 - 9:30am
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Spanish GP FP2 - 1:45pm
Saturday 12th May
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Spanish GP FP3 - 10:30am
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Spanish GP Qualifying - 1pm
Sunday 13th May
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Spanish GP Pit Lane Live - 12.30pm
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Spanish GP On the Grid - 1.30pm
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Spanish GP Race - 2.10pm
How else can I follow the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix?
Besides the TV coverage, Crash.net will be reporting live from the Barcelona paddock this weekend with live commentary from all sessions, plus the usual news, interviews and features.
Updates will also be posted to Crash.net's F1 Twitter account (@CRASH_NET_F1), and you can also follow our on-site reporters Luke Smith (@LukeSmithF1) and Lewis Larkam (@Lewis_Larkam) for more information.
Recent Spain F1 Winners
2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2016: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2015: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
2014: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2013: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
2012: Pastor Maldonado (Williams)
2011: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
2010: Mark Webber (Red Bull)
Where can I watch Formula 1 in 2018?
ALL F1 races, qualifying and practice sessions will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports F1 in the UK, with Channel 4 dual-broadcasting a selection of races LIVE on terrestrial television.
25 March Australian Grand Prix
29 April Azerbaijan Grand Prix
13 May Spanish Grand Prix
27 May Monaco Grand Prix
10 June Canadian Grand Prix
24 June French Grand Prix
1 July Austrian Grand Prix
8 July British Grand Prix
22 July German Grand Prix
29 July Hungarian Grand Prix
26 August Belgian Grand Prix
2 September Italian Grand Prix
16 September Singapore Grand Prix
30 September Russian Grand Prix
7 October Japanese Grand Prix
21 October United States Grand Prix
28 October Mexican Grand Prix
11 November Brazilian Grand Prix
25 November Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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