Unlock the 2025 F1 Spanish GP Full Schedule & Timetable

The 2025 F1 Spanish Grand Prix is closing in fast, marking the ninth round of the championship and the last leg of the early-summer tripleheader. Just a week after Lando Norris’ impressive triumph on the streets of Monaco, the battle at the top of the driver standings is growing tighter.

McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are now only three points apart, sitting at 161 and 158 points respectively, while Max Verstappen holds 136 points for Red Bull. With Norris gaining momentum, the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya presents another crucial chance to shake up the order.

Max Verstappen took victory at Barcelona last season, but after a tough outing in Monaco, there is a renewed determination from the Red Bull team. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya remains a real test for drivers and teams, featuring a 4.657-kilometer layout and famous corners that often highlight the best in car setup and tire management strategies.

Fans are ready to find out if Verstappen can strike back or if McLaren’s strong form will continue through the first weekend of June.

The official schedule for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix starts with the first free practice on Friday, May 30. Session one will begin at 13:30 local time, with the second practice taking place later that day from 17:00 to 18:00.

Teams will return to the track on Saturday, May 31, for the third and final practice at 12:30 before heading into the all-important qualifying hour at 16:00. Each of these practice runs allows drivers and engineers to refine their setups and optimize for race conditions on a circuit that is well-known for its technical demands.

The main event, the Spanish GP race, will take place on Sunday, June 1, with lights out scheduled for 15:00 local time. The 66-lap contest is expected to run for about two hours, and by the end, the constructors’ standings could look very different.

Traditionally, the Barcelona round serves as a benchmark for performance updates and new parts, and many teams target this race for improvements that can influence the rest of the season.

After eight rounds in 2025, McLaren leads the constructors’ race with 319 points, followed by Mercedes on 147, Red Bull on 143, and Ferrari with 142. With several teams within touching distance, every session in Spain becomes important for drivers and teams hoping to gain the upper hand.

Throughout the weekend, race fans will be watching to see if Norris can repeat his Monaco success or if Piastri will make a move for the championship lead. Verstappen will aim to reassert Red Bull’s authority, while the rest of the grid pushes to close the gap to the front.

The stage is set for an exciting weekend as Formula 1 takes on one of its most traditional venues once again.

John Martinez

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