Dates and times of the 2023 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix

One of the most anticipated moments for Spanish fans has finally arrived: the Formula 1 weekend in Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix . This year, expectations are higher than ever. Now is the time to find out the timetables .

As far as favorites go, the early races seem to give Red Bull the lead , but it remains to be seen how Ferrari, Mercedes and Aston Martin perform at this circuit.

Barcelona-Catalunya should fit like a glove for Aston Martin

Verstappen starts as a favorite at Barcelona , ​​following his Red Bull's impressive dominance in previous races. However, the evolution of the internal duel with Sergio Pérez remains to be observed. The battle between the two Red Bull drivers is shaping up to be the main source of excitement to determine who will win the world championship.

A similar alternative is represented by Aston Martin. Fernando Alonso was a pleasant surprise at the start of the season, but that has already been confirmed. Moreover, the Aston Martin should adapt well to Barcelona , ​​not only thanks to its aerodynamics, but also because of its low tire degradation on a circuit where tires wear out quickly.

Mercedes introduced the expected pontoons to their single-seater in Monaco , and we'll be able to see how this new concept works on a more conventional circuit in Barcelona. As for Ferrari, they will benefit from the great motivation of Carlos Sainz, who will race on his home circuit where he still excels.

As far as timings go, the cars will be on the track during lunch time. Indeed, the classification will take place on Saturday at 4:00 p.m., Spanish peninsula time, and the race will take place on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Friday practice sessions will take place at 5:00 p.m. These times will remain the same for all European races.

Please exercise caution with the weather forecast as we may have a rough ride. There is a possibility of rain, but high temperatures are also expected which could create an unusual mix for the tyres.

2023 Spanish GP timetables

• friday 2

- (P1) Training 1: 1:30 p.m. 

- (P2) Practice 2: 5:00 p.m. 

• saturday 3

- (P3) Practice 3: 12:30 p.m. 
- (Q) Classification: 4:00 p.m. 

• sunday 4

- (RAC) Course : 15h00