This weekend, Formula 1 fans can look forward to the Spanish Grand Prix 2024, set to take place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Unlike the recent Canadian Grand Prix, the sessions in Spain will follow the European schedule.
The event kicks off on Friday with the first and second free practices, followed by the third free practice and qualifying sessions on Saturday. The race itself is scheduled for Sunday, June 23rd at 18:30 IST, with the winner expected to emerge around 20:30 IST.
Spanish Grand Prix 2024 Timetable
Session |
Date |
Time (IST) |
Free Practice 1 |
Friday, June 21 |
17:00 - 18:00 |
Free Practice 2 |
Friday, June 21 |
20:30 - 21:30 |
Free Practice 3 |
Saturday, June 22 |
16:00 - 17:00 |
Qualification |
Saturday, June 22 |
19:30 - 20:30 |
Race |
Sunday, June 23 |
18:30 - 20:30 |
Teams and Drivers on the Grid
Team |
Drivers |
Alpine |
Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon |
Aston Martin |
Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll |
Ferrari |
Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz |
Haas |
Nico Hulkenberg, Kevin Magnussen |
McLaren |
Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri |
Mercedes |
Lewis Hamilton, George Russell |
Red Bull |
Sergio Perez, Max Verstappen |
Sauber (Alfa Romeo) |
Valtteri Bottas, Zhou Guanyu |
VCARB (AlphaTauri) |
Daniel Ricciardo, Yuki Tsunoda |
Williams |
Alex Albon, Logan Sargeant |
Drivers to Watch out for:
Max Verstappen: The Red Bull driver, who secured his first Formula 1 victory at this circuit in 2016, is a two-time consecutive champion in Barcelona. Verstappen is aiming for a hat-trick at Barcelona, making him a top contender this weekend.
Lewis Hamilton: The six-time Spanish GP champion is eager to claim his first win of the season. Hamilton's experience and determination could make him a significant threat on race day. Notably, recently in Canada, he was looking extremely threatening.
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Charles Leclerc: After a disappointing performance in Canada, the Ferrari driver is looking to bounce back and regain his winning form in Spain. In Montreal, he faced a lot of challenges with the engine and is on the verge of penalty for excessive use of the Power Unit.
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Sergio Perez: Verstappen's Red Bull teammate has struggled in the last two races and is keen to make a strong comeback at the Spanish Grand Prix. His performance will determine the future of Red Bull Racing in the Constructor’s championship.
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Lando Norris: The McLaren driver is eager to earn points and challenge Verstappen and Red Bull in the championship standings. Norris's performance could be pivotal for his team's success as Constructor’s championship is opening up.
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The Spanish Grand Prix 2024 promises excitement and intense competition as drivers and teams battle it out on one of the most iconic circuits in Formula 1. With a diverse lineup and several drivers eager to make their mark, fans are in for a thrilling weekend of racing.