2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP Archives

Cars on track during Free Practice at the 2026 F2 Barcelona-Catalunya GP.

F2 | 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP | Free Practice | van Hoepen leads the way in closely contested session

Valeria Penachi1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

The F2 Barcelona-Catalunya GP Free Practice session got underway at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Friday. It marked the opening of Round 5 of the 2026 season. Following back-to-back street circuits in Melbourne and Monaco, the teams returned to a permanent track. Much of the grid had already visited Barcelona during pre-season testing. With Qualifying…

Campos Racing led F3 Free Practice in Barcelona with Naël ahead of Ugochukwu and Rivera, as track limits and tyre data shaped the session.

F3 | 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP | Free Practice | Naël leads Campos 1-2-3

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

F3 returned to familiar territory at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Friday morning as Free Practice opened Round 3 of the 2026 season. After two street-circuit events in Melbourne and Monaco, the teams were on track minimally as the grid had previously visited the circuit for pre-season testing. They assessed the Hard compound tyre for…

Lewis Hamilton reflected on Ferrari's strong start to 2026 and the team's future ambitions ahead of the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Hamilton optimistic about Ferrari progress ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Lewis Hamilton is heading into the Barcelona-Catalunya GP encouraged by Ferrari’s progress after a P2 finish in Monaco last weekend. Hamilton now sits P2 in the drivers’ standings behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli and two points ahead of George Russell, marking his best start to a season since 2021. Asked whether this now positions him…

Russell says the “pressure feels off” after Monaco, as he looks to reset at F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP and trust his instincts again.

Russell vows to “control the controllables” ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

George Russell said he wanted to “control the controllables” ahead of the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya round, after a frustrating F1 Monaco GP left him further away from the championship fight than his underlying performances suggested. The Mercedes driver endured another difficult race in Monte Carlo, where penalties, strategy complications and late-race disruption shaped his result. Ahead…

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, F1, Lewis Hamilton, Brembo, Barcelona GP

Leclerc aligns with Hamilton on brakes for F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, responds to Brembo

Darshan Chokhani1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Charles Leclerc has no response to Brembo’s statement, ahead of switch of brakes to align with Lewis Hamilton at F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP. Before Leclerc spoke in a print media session at 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, Ferrari teammate Hamilton noted the change of brakes on his side of the garage from Japanese GP onward which the…

Ahead of the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, Max Verstappen comments on Red Bull seemingly having the strongest ICE in 2026 under the ADUO mechanism

Verstappen “confused” ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP that Red Bull’s engine is being “portrayed as the best” under ADUO rankings

Senjuti Jash1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Heading into the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP this weekend, Max Verstappen has shared his thoughts on Red Bull seemingly boasting the best-performing ICE in 2026 under the ADUO mechanism and the additional power unit changes that are coming in the next two seasons. The FIA reportedly informed the engine manufacturers and the teams on Monaco GP…

Lando Norris and McLaren head into the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Norris admits title defence “pretty impossible” ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Doris Ivandic1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Lando Norris heads into the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP weekend after an unfortunate retirement at the Monaco GP. The retirement was his second consecutive, and both were due to issues outside the driver’s control. Norris: Any title defence “just not possible” for the time being On lap 45 of the Monaco GP when running in…

F3 heads to Barcelona for 2026 Round 3 as tyre management, tight Qualifying margins, Campos form and del Pino’s streak shape the weekend.

F3 | 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP | Preview | Qualifying and tyre management in focus at Round 3

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

F3 moves straight from the streets of Monte Carlo to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for Round 3 of the 2026 season. After opening the campaign on two street circuits in Melbourne and Monaco, the field now returns to more familiar territory. Barcelona hosted pre-season testing earlier this year, giving teams and drivers valuable data before…

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, Williams' drivers shared concerns regarding the car's performance, expecting weight issues as well.

Williams drivers expecting tough weekend at 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Editorial Staff1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

After a semi-successful weekend in Monte-Carlo, the Williams drivers look ahead to the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP. Last year, Alex Albon had to retire the car mid-race as he made contact with Racing Bull’s Liam Lawson. Carlos Sainz missed out on points as well, as the Spaniard finished 14th. Both had experienced severe issues with…

Bruno del Pino heads to Barcelona second in the 2026 F3 standings, focused on consistency, points and continued VAR improvement.

Del Pino focused on consistency in 2026 F3 campaign as home support awaits in Barcelona

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Bruno del Pino heads into Round 3 in Barcelona with one of the strongest records on the 2026 F3 grid. The Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) driver has scored points in every race so far this season. After taking a podium in the Monte Carlo Sprint Race and finishing sixth in the Feature Race, he remains…