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Rain chances revealed as Barcelona Grand Prix weather forecast emerges
The Barcelona Grand Prix appears finely poised to be a nail-biter after what was witnessed during qualifying. However, could the weather conditions play a factor in how things shape out? Here is the weather forecast for race Sunday. It has been another weekend where the Mercedes team have proven to...
24H Le Mans update: Cadillac seizes leas as night drama shakes up classic
With under 12 hours left at the 94th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the iconic FIA endurance race remains finely poised. Under the cover of darkness, pre-race favourites have stumbled, outsiders have capitalised on opportunities, and several newcomers have demonstrated they belong on endurance...
F1 LIVE | Follow the build-up to the Barcelona Grand Prix here!
A chaotic Monaco Grand Prix saw Kimi Antonelli make it five consecutive Grand Prix wins. Follow all the reactions from the principality with GPblog right here! 78 laps of pure Monaco mania played out in front of a sell-out crowd on Sunday afternoon, but it was Kimi Antonelli who shone once again. Th...
Russell explains how he rediscovered his early-season form in Barcelona
Barcelona GP polesitter George Russell revealed after qualifying that he had approached the Spanish Grand Prix weekend with a different mindset compared to recent races, a change that has clearly paid off so far. The Briton finally got the better of Kimi Antonelli again, at least in qualifying, outp...
'Yet another Leclerc error proves he'll never be like Verstappen'
Charles Leclerc will never become like Max Verstappen. The Ferrari driver has long been considered a great prospect, a driver who could one day take the fight to Verstappen. Qualifying in Spain has now proved it: the Ferrari man is never going to reach that level. Ever since karting, Leclerc and Ve...
F1 Today | Russell reignites title fight with Antonelli after statement pole lap in Barcelona
George Russell returned to pole position with a stunning lap in Barcelona, beating not only his teammate but also Lewis Hamilton, who emerged as the surprise challenger between the two Mercedes drivers. Let's take a look at the biggest F1 stories from today. Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix del...
Gasly feels he rightfully finished third in Monaco: 'I can't judge Russell and Piastri'
Pierre Gasly does not dare to say with certainty that Oscar Piastri and George Russell were wrongly penalized for speeding in the pit lane during the Monaco Grand Prix. "I don't know if it's the same issue as we've had," said the Frenchman. During the Grand Prix through the streets of Monte Carlo,...
Hadjar thinks he could have been ahead of Verstappen: 'Pretty depressing'
Isack Hadjar thinks a mistake in the first corner may have cost him a spot on the second row. The Red Bull Racing driver qualified sixth in Barcelona, less than half a tenth behind teammate Max Verstappen. Hadjar did not have an ideal build-up to qualifying. The Frenchman had to hand over his Formu...
Alonso makes Aston Martin admission: 'We have the worst car and the worst engine'
What could be his final home race in Barcelona is turning into a difficult weekend for Fernando Alonso. The Spaniard qualified in 22nd and last place, even finishing behind teammate Lance Stroll in a hugely disappointing qualifying session for Aston Martin. Speaking to GPblog among other media after...
McLaren want answers over Gasly's reinstated podium: 'We have already lodged an intention to appeal'
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed that the team has lodged an intention to appeal the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's Monaco podium, although he stopped short of providing further details, stressing that the case remains highly complex. Shortly after the news broke that Gasly h...
Stroll shares five-word verdict after ending Alonso's streak: 'I don't give a s***'
Lance Stroll had a simple five-word reaction to outqualifying his teammate Fernando Alonso for the first time in 42 Grands Prix, achieving the feat at the Spaniard's home race in Barcelona. The Canadian driver finally managed to get the better of the two-time world champion, albeit by just 0.057s. T...
Verstappen speaks out on F1 compromise: 'It's all politics'
Max Verstappen is no longer surprised that a seemingly half-hearted compromise has been found in terms of the power unit rules for the 2027 season. “It’s all politics,” the Dutchman said, likely correctly, after qualifying in Barcelona. If the Barcelona weekend can be summed up so far, it’s mostly...
Piastri in disbelief over Monaco penalty U-turn: 'I could not believe my eyes'
Oscar Piastri admitted he was quite surprised by the stewards' decision to overturn Pierre Gasly's Monaco penalty and restore his podium finish, suggesting that George Russell ultimately ended up being the driver most negatively affected by the outcome. Ahead of the Barcelona weekend, one of the big...
Verstappen rues missed chance in Barcelona: 'That cost me P3'
Max Verstappen believes more was possible in qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix than fifth place. According to the Red Bull Racing driver, a lack of grip in the third sector of his final lap may have cost him a spot on the second row. Verstappen struggled with the balance of the RB22...
Leclerc offers no excuses after costly Q3 crash: 'I feel very ashamed'
Charles Leclerc took full responsibility for the heavy Q3 crash that compromised his qualifying session in Barcelona. The incident came at an already difficult time for the Ferrari driver, following another crash in Monaco that had ultimately forced him to retire from the race. The Ferrari driver ap...
Hamilton suggests Ferrari braking advantage after Leclerc's Qualifying crash
Lewis Hamilton has offered insight into a possible reason behind Charles Leclerc's Barcelona GP Qualifying crash. With eight and a half minutes to go in Q3, Leclerc's Ferrari snapped at Turn 4, leading to a heavy crash into the barriers. Thankfully, Leclerc was quickly out of the car, but his teamm...
Wolff keeps watch on Hamilton threat: 'If Lewis is ahead after the start, that's going to be a tough one for everyone'
Despite Mercedes securing pole position once again, team principal Toto Wolff believes Lewis Hamilton could pose a serious threat in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, with the Ferrari driver set to start alongside George Russell on the front row. After strong weekends in Monaco and Montreal, the seven-ti...
Russell sets things straight in Barcelona: 'I feel like my old-self again'
George Russell briefly seemed to be going from hero to zero after the winning streak of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, but during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona-Catalunya the Brit set things straight. He took pole position, having also been among the fastest F1 drivers in ever...
Hamilton reveals key change behind brilliant turnaround in Barcelona qualifying
Lewis Hamilton expressed great satisfaction after snatching second place with his final Q3 effort in qualifying at Barcelona, with the seven-time world champion set to line up alongside George Russell for tomorrow's race. With his teammate crashing out in Q3 and heavily damaging his car, seemingly t...
Russell narrowly beats Hamilton to Barcelona Grand Prix pole
George Russell claimed pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton finished second, while Kimi Antonelli completed the top three today at the circuit near Montmeló. "Nice to feel the groove again!" Russell said over the team radio after narrowly defeating Hamilton today. Jus...
F1 Full Results | George Russell secures Pole Position for the Barcelona GP
George Russell has secured Pole Position for the Barcelona GP, giving himself the best possible chance of victory around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in tomorrow's Grand Prix. Russell's quickest lap time of 1:14.679 in Q3 was enough to edge out Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli for Pole. Aft...
Leclerc causes red flag in Q3 after losing control of Ferrari in Barcelona
Charles Leclerc caused the first red flag of qualifying a couple of minutes into Q3. The Monegasque driver will start from P10 as a result. The incident took place in Turn 3, after the Ferrari driver lost control over his car and crashed into the barrier on his first flying lap in Q3. Up until that...
Red Bull warns F1 after losing podium finish: 'Difficult for the sport'
Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies believes it wasn’t just tough for the team and Isack Hadjar to see their podium taken away after the stewards’ decision, but also quite confusing for the fans. According to the Frenchman, Friday in Barcelona was a difficult day for Formula 1. On Friday,...
Herta misses out on Formula 2 podium after final lap mistake in Barcelona
Kush Maini won the Sprint race in Barcelona ahead of Gabriele Mini and Nikola Tsolov. Despite being on course to score his first Formula 2 podium, Colton Herta finished only fifth today. After finishing a position ahead of Tsolov, Mini now leads the drivers' standings by three points ahead of the Re...
F1 LIVE | Russell secures Pole Position after Leclerc crash - Barcelona GP Qualifying reactions!
Welcome to GPblog’s live coverage of the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix from the circuit near Montmeló. Stay with us throughout this Saturday's qualifying session as GPblog's editor Ludo van Denderen will also bring you the latest updates and insights straight from the paddock. George Russell s...
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