Following a two-week hiatus, the Formula 1 action returns this weekend. This time, Spain will play host to the best F1 drivers in the world. If you are an avid football and F1 follower and can take some time out from your busy football schedule in June, here are all the important details you need to know about the Spanish Grand Prix 2024:
- Date: 21 to 23 June
- Venue: Barcelona, Spain
- Where to watch: F1 TV
Albeit not enjoying the best start to the season this time around, Max Verstappen still holds a healthy lead of 56 points over Charles Leclerc on the F1 drivers’ leaderboard at the end of the Canadian Grand Prix. The Belgian’s win at the Montreal-based track on Sunday, 9 June stood testament to his innate ability to bounce back stronger after a setback.
However, Verstappen has been offered little room for slip-ups this season. Leclerc, Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Sergio Perez are all breathing down his neck. Will the Spanish race turn the tables and become the stepping stone for one of them to eventually clinch the honour of world champion at the end of the year? Only time will tell.
As excitement around the Spanish Grand Prix 2024 reaches its crescendo, we look at its schedule, venue (circuit) and details of live streaming the races. But before that, here’s a…
A quick round-up of the Spanish Grand Prix’s history
Held for the first time in 1913, the Spanish Grand Prix is one of the oldest existing F1 races in the world. The Grand Prix has been held in eight venues across Spain to date.
Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, arguably two of the finest F1 drivers in history, have won the most titles at the Spanish Grand Prix (six each). On the other hand, Scuderia Ferrari holds the record for the most wins among the constructors (12).
Max Verstappen will head to the 2024 edition as the defending champion and three-time winner of the Spanish Grand Prix (having won in 2016, 2022 and 2023).
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A look at the schedule (dates) for the Spanish Grand Prix 2024
According to its schedule, the Spanish Grand Prix 2024 will commence with the Practice 1 race on Friday, 21 June (7:30 PM HKT). A second practice session, named Practice 2, will succeed the hour-long race later that day (11:00 PM HKT).
The drivers will roll out on the Barcelona-based track on Saturday, 22 June for the final practice race, Practice 3 (6:30 PM HKT). Following this hour-long race, the Qualifying race for the Spanish Grand Prix 2024 will take place later on Saturday (10:00 PM HKT).
Notably, the grid for the main race will be set according to the results of the Qualifying race.
The final or main race of the Spanish Grand Prix will be contested on Sunday, 23 June (9:00 PM HKT onwards).
What is the venue for the Spanish Grand Prix?
Since 1991, the Spanish Grand Prix has been held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Barcelona. The 4.7-kilometre-long circuit can accommodate up to 140,700 spectators.
According to a report by Formula 1, the Spanish Grand Prix is set to move from Barcelona to a circuit near Madrid in 2026 on a 10-year contract.
Where to watch the Spanish Grand Prix in Hong Kong
Fans all over the world can live stream all the races of the Spanish Grand Prix on F1 TV, the official broadcaster. Those with an F1 TV Pro plan subscription can also watch the race live, complete with access to real-time onboard cameras.
In addition, fans in Hong Kong can watch the races on beIN Sports.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What are the dates for the Spanish Grand Prix 2024?
The Spanish Grand Prix will begin with the Practice 1 race on Friday, 21 June and end with the main race on Sunday, 23 June.
– When is the qualifying race for the Spanish Grand Prix 2024?
The Qualifying race of the Spanish Grand Prix will take place on Saturday, 22 June (10:00 PM HKT).
– When is the final race for the Spanish Grand Prix 2024?
The final or main race of the Spanish Grand Prix 2024 will be contested on Sunday, 23 June (9:00 PM HKT).
