{"id":732746,"date":"2026-06-12T20:53:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T20:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/732746\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T20:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T20:53:11","slug":"f1-barcelona-gp-saturday-schedule-weather-forecast-and-how-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/732746\/","title":{"rendered":"F1\u00a0Barcelona GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All eyes are on the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend ahead of Saturday qualifying. Friday practice sessions suggested a shake-up in the order, as upgraded cars and warm weather are challenging teams&#8217; preparation for qualifying and the grand prix. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorsport.com\/driver\/lando-norris\/289316\/\" data-entitylink-text=\"Lando Norris\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lando Norris<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorsport.com\/team\/mclaren\/10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">McLaren<\/a> went fastest in FP2 ahead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorsport.com\/driver\/george-russell\/21167\/\" data-entitylink-text=\"George Russell\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">George Russell<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorsport.com\/team\/mercedes\/5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Mercedes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorsport.com\/f1\/news\/f1-barcelona-gp-fp2-report\/10829597\/\" data-custom-text=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hot conditions in practice caused serious tyre graining and marbling on some cars<\/a>, with several drivers complaining about balance and braking issues throughout the two hours of track time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Saturday running begins with FP3, followed by qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP, which takes place on Sunday. Follow along with the schedule, weather, and track information below.<\/p>\n<p>Read Also:<\/p>\n<p>How can I watch the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP?<\/p>\n<p>For viewers in the United Kingdom, Sky Sports continues as the championship\u2019s exclusive broadcaster, showing every session live throughout the 2026 season. F1 coverage can also be streamed via Sky Go or NOW, with highlights available free-to-air on Channel 4.<\/p>\n<p>Broadcast coverage of Formula 1 varies by region. In the United States, Apple TV is the primary broadcast partner for the 2026 season, with all sessions available on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV remains the series\u2019 global subscription streaming service.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorsport.com\/f1\/live\/\" data-custom-text=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Motorsport.com will provide live coverage and updates throughout the Barcelona-Catalunya GP weekend.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP Saturday schedule<\/p>\n<p>Times local to Barcelona:<br \/>Saturday, June 13 \u2014 Free Practice 3 \u2014 12:30pm CEST<br \/>Saturday, June 13 \u2014 Grand Prix Qualifying \u2014 4:00pm CEST<\/p>\n<p>For UK viewers:<br \/>Saturday, June 13 \u2014 Free Practice 3 \u2014 11:30am BST<br \/>Saturday, June 13 \u2014 Grand Prix Qualifying \u2014 3:00pm BST<\/p>\n<p>For US Eastern Time viewers:<br \/>Saturday, June 13 \u2014 Free Practice 3 \u2014 6:30am ET<br \/>Saturday, June 13 \u2014 Grand Prix Qualifying \u2014 10:00am ET<\/p>\n<p>F1\u00a0Barcelona-Catalunya GP full weekend schedule<\/p>\n<p>All times local to Barcelona:<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, June 13 \u2014 Free Practice 3 \u2014 12:30pm CEST<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, June 13 \u2014 Grand Prix Qualifying \u2014 4:00pm CEST<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, June 14 \u2014 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix \u2014 3:00pm CEST<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781297591_291_fernando-alonso-aston-martin-r.jpg\" alt=\"Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing<\/p>\n<p class=\"photographer\">Photo by: Alastair Staley \/ LAT Images via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona-Catalunya\u00a0GP Saturday weather forecast<\/p>\n<p>According to current weather forecasts, Saturday should be hot, sunny and dry at Barcelona-Catalunya, with little sign of rain for FP3 or qualifying.<\/p>\n<p>Warm temperatures will give teams a straightforward day on track, though the hot weather may still make cars and tyres harder to keep in an ideal performance window.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday is expected to bring similar conditions for the race.<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona-Catalunya track facts<\/p>\n<p>Circuit: Circuit\u00a0de Barcelona-Catalunya<br \/>\nLocation:\u00a0Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain<br \/>\nEvent: Barcelona-Catalunya GP<br \/>\nCircuit type: Permanent road course<br \/>\nFriday sessions: Free Practice 1 and Free Practice 2<br \/>\nSaturday sessions: Free Practice 3 and Grand Prix Qualifying<br \/>\nRace: Sunday, June 14<br \/>\nThe circuit has long been a familiar Formula 1 testing and race venue and is known for testing a car\u2019s overall balance, with a mix of fast corners, slower technical sections and\u00a0tyre demands.<\/p>\n<p>2026 Formula 1 driver and team roster<\/p>\n<p>Photos from Barcelona-Catalunya GP &#8211; Friday<\/p>\n<p>            We want your opinion!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-auto\">What would you like to see on Motorsport.com?<\/p>\n<p>            <a href=\"#\" class=\"ms-link text-link font-bold\">Take our 5 minute survey.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-1 text-body\">&#8211; The Motorsport.com Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All eyes are on the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend ahead of Saturday qualifying. 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