Since 1991, Barcelona has been the host city for the Spanish Grand Prix. However, Madrid will take over that prestigious title starting in 2026.
Want to catch all the action at the Spanish Grand Prix? We have F1 start time info from around the world to cover you.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a track all the drivers and teams know extremely well from their years of testing there, but with two home heroes in Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz, there is set to be a fervent atmosphere in Barcelona in support of their favourite drivers.
What time does the Spanish Grand Prix start?
The Spanish Grand Prix is scheduled to commence at 2 pm local time on Sunday, June 23, 2024, corresponding to the following times in various regions worldwide:
United States and Canada*: 6am Pacific Daylight Time, 7am Central Daylight Time, 8am Eastern
Mexico: 6am [Mexico City]
United Kingdom: 1pm
Central European Time**: 2pm
South Africa: 2pm
Gulf Standard Time: 4pm
India: 7.30pm
Indonesia*: 7pm [Western Indonesia Time]
China: 8pm
Singapore: 8pm
Malaysia: 8pm
Philippines: 8pm
Japan: 9pm
Australia*: 10pm [Australian Eastern Standard Time]
New Zealand: 12am [New Zealand Standard Time] [Monday 24 June]
*Convert to check locally if you do not live in an area of this territory with these time zones.
Includes 30 countries and territories: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (excluding the Canary Islands), Sweden, Switzerland, and Vatican City.
How to watch the Spanish Grand Prix on TV
The Spanish Grand Prix can be watched by Formula 1 fans worldwide, as each nation and territory has unique broadcasting rights deals. Here is a compilation of countries where fans can catch the race, whether through pay TV or free-to-air channels.
Africa: SuperSport
Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
Brazil: BandSports, TV Bandeirantes
Canada: RDS (French), TSN (English)
Central Asia: Setanta Sports
China: CCTV
France: Canal+
Germany: Sky Sport F1
India: FanCode
Italy: Sky Sport F1, TV8
Japan: DAZN, Fuji TV
Latin America (except Argentina and Mexico): ESPN
Malaysia: beIN Sports
Mexico: Fox Sports
Middle East and North Africa: beIN Sports
Netherlands: Viaplay
New Zealand: Sky Sport, Prime (highlights)
Pakistan: A Sports
Republic of Ireland: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4 UK (highlights)
South Korea: Coupang
Spain: DAZN
United Kingdom: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4 (highlights)
United States: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
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Spanish Grand Prix live stream: How to watch online
In the UK, F1 enthusiasts can enjoy live streaming of the Spanish Grand Prix via popular platforms like NOW and Sky Go.
F1 TV Pro is accessible in selected regions around the globe, providing exclusive features such as onboard cameras displaying footage from all 20 cars, pre and post-race shows, and many other exciting offerings.
F1 TV Pro can also be streamed live on Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and higher, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku, offering uninterrupted viewing and commentary in six different languages.
Here is a list of all the territories where F1 TV Pro is available.
How long is the Spanish Grand Prix?
With the exception of the Monaco Grand Prix, all races cover a distance of approximately 300km plus one lap, bringing them closest to 305km. Alternatively, races are limited to a maximum duration of two hours within a three-hour timeframe.
In the Spanish Grand Prix, a total of 66 laps must be completed to cover this distance.
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