F1 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix starting grid with penalties applied

The starting grid for the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix has been confirmed by the FIA after an exciting qualifying which saw George Russell make a statement.

Some 25 out of 35 wins at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya have come from pole position in F1 and Russell has the advantage over team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli going into Sunday's race.

After the Italian teenager secured his fifth consecutive grand prix victory in Monaco last time out he extended his lead in the drivers' standings to 66 points.

But it is seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton who sits behind him now thanks to leapfrogging Russell in the championship.

And it is the top three in the standings who make up the top three on the starting grid for the Barcelona GP, making for an exciting long run down to Turn 1 after lights out this afternoon.

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F1 Starting Grid - Barcelona Grand Prix

Here is the full starting grid for the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix.

*Fernando Alonso will start the race from the pit-lane after late engine changes were made under Parc Fermé.

F1 Race Times - 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix

Lights out for the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix is at 3pm local time (CEST).

Find the race start time converted to your local time zone below:

Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026 Session Times

Race - Sunday, June 14, 2026

How to watch the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix live on TV today

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in for some major countries:

Where to watch: F1 2026 broadcasters by region

* - A free seven-day trial of Apple TV is available for fans in the US, allowing them to watch F1 for free this weekend.

F1TV Pro also carries coverage of the sport, depending on which territory you are in.

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