Formula 1 Grand Prix
The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix takes place at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Sunday 14 June. Watch the Formula 1 race live at Sherlock Pub in The Hague from 15:00.
Race overview
The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix is a Formula 1 race held at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló. For 2026, the Barcelona event continues on the calendar under the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix name, while the Spanish Grand Prix title moves to Madrid.
The circuit is one of Formula 1’s most familiar modern venues. Its mix of long corners, traction zones and aerodynamic demands has made it a useful test of car balance, tyre performance and race pace.
Circuit guide
The first braking zone is one of the main overtaking chances. Drivers arrive at high speed before turning through the opening complex, where positioning and exit speed matter immediately.
Barcelona is known for medium and high-speed corners that test aerodynamic stability. A car that works well through the long corners is usually strong over a race distance.
The circuit can be demanding on tyres because of sustained cornering loads. Race pace often depends on managing degradation without losing too much speed.
Starting grid
The 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix starting grid is not available yet. It will be decided after qualifying on Saturday 13 June.
Barcelona can allow overtaking, especially into Turn 1, but qualifying still matters. Starting position, race pace, tyre strategy and clean air can all shape the final result.
Name change
The Barcelona race continues at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, but the traditional Spanish Grand Prix name moves to the new Madrid street-circuit event from 2026.
That means the Barcelona event becomes the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, keeping the familiar Montmeló circuit on the Formula 1 calendar while Spain gains a second Grand Prix event.
Barcelona history
Barcelona has long been seen as a reference circuit because it contains a wide variety of corner types. A well-balanced car usually performs strongly here.
Degradation and tyre life can shape the race. Teams must balance pace with keeping the tyres alive over longer stints.
The run into Turn 1 is one of the key overtaking zones. Starts, restarts and DRS-assisted moves can make this part of the circuit decisive.
What to watch
Barcelona usually rewards cars that are stable through long corners and efficient on tyres. It is a race where pure speed, balance and strategy all matter.
The key questions are who can protect the tyres, who has the strongest race pace, and whether overtaking into Turn 1 creates enough strategic flexibility.
Watch at Sherlock Pub
Sherlock Pub will show the Barcelona Grand Prix live in The Hague. For groups, reserving ahead is recommended.