Why Madrid’s La Monumental corner lives up to its name
Turn 12 at the new Madring circuit promises to be a corner unlike any other in F1.
Formula 1
20th June 2026
Russell reflects on his Mercedes career in photos
George Russell hit a century of Grands Prix with Mercedes in Barcelona – a journey that began as a one-off replacement for Lewis Hamilton back in 2020, and has taken him to title contention under F1’s all-new 2026 era.
The F1 drivers with the longest gap between first and last wins
Lewis Hamilton’s victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix means he has now extended his own record of the longest winning career in Formula 1 history, but who else comes closest to matching the seven-time champ?.
Wolff 'to discuss' Mercedes intra-team rules with drivers
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admits that how George Russell and Kimi Antonelli battle each other is something "we need to discuss with them for the future", due to the increasing threat of Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari.
19th June 2026
Crawford to get another FP1 run with Aston Martin in Austria
Aston Martin have announced that their third driver, Jak Crawford, will take part in his latest Free Practice 1 session at the Austrian Grand Prix.
The exclusive club of British Ferrari winners
F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks at the magnificent seven Brits who have tasted F1 glory with Ferrari.
Where Audi's main focus lies after a season of near misses
Audi's 2026 has shown plenty of promise already, but there is one key area the team need to focus on to boost performance.
Mercedes withdraw Monaco Grand Prix appeal
Mercedes withdraw their appeal against the result of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Mercedes withdraw Right of Review request over Monaco result
Mercedes have announced that they have withdrawn their Right of Review request over the results of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Mercedes reveal unusual issue that impacted Russell in Spain
Mercedes have shared how George Russell was battling a “very, very oversteery” car in the closing stages of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, due to an “incorrect” balance adjustment during his final pit stop.
Where Hamilton now ranks among the oldest GP winners
Lewis Hamilton recently secured his maiden Grand Prix victory with Ferrari at the age of 41 – who does he join on the list of oldest race winners?.
Vasseur urges Ferrari to ‘stay calm’ amid title talk
Fred Vasseur has explained how he will be trying to keep Ferrari “calm” as the 2026 campaign develops, after Lewis Hamilton’s breakthrough win for the team generated talk of a championship challenge.
18th June 2026
Coulthard assesses Hamilton’s chances of 2026 title push
Former F1 driver turned television pundit David Coulthard believes that Lewis Hamilton is back to his best – and has a genuine shot at fighting for the 2026 world title – following the Briton’s breakthrough win for Ferrari in Barcelona.
‘Operationally we weren’t good enough’ says frustrated Komatsu
Haas started the season strongly, with Ollie Bearman delivering a big haul of points at the opening two races. As such, the American outfit were in the thick of the midfield fight – but since bolting on their first big upgrade package, their form has faded.
Who is 'Italian Bono' Carlo Santi and how is he helping Hamilton?
Lewis Hamilton finally stood on the top step of the podium for the first time in Ferrari colours last weekend after taking victory in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
QUIZ: 10 questions on maiden Ferrari victories
Lewis Hamilton sealed his first victory with Ferrari on Sunday – here are 10 questions about some other drivers' maiden wins with the Scuderia.
Barcelona showed what Cadillac are lacking, admits Perez
High-speed corners and hot temperatures highlighted Cadillac's weaknesses in Barcelona.
17th June 2026
‘If he smells blood, he goes’ – Wolff on Hamilton title threat
Hamilton claimed his first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari last weekend in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, becoming the first driver to beat Mercedes on a Sunday this year.
Le Mans star Tom Kristensen on his missed F1 opportunity
Nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen joins *Beyond The Grid* to discuss his impressive career and how he came close to racing in F1.
Aston Martin struggles ‘weighing on everyone’ says Krack
After the troubled start to the 2026 season, Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey made a bold decision to focus on one major upgrade package for later in the year, rather than a series of smaller updates.
Formula 1 on track to meet Net Zero 2030 target
Formula 1 has made outlined the significant steps made in its sustainability goals in the latest Impact Report.
Gasly believes the stars are aligning after his Barcelona P7
Pierre Gasly extended his points-scoring streak with a P7 finish in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Fuels and freight put F1 on track for net zero by 2030
Shifting from air to sea freight, investment in sustainable aviation fuel and revisions to the schedule are some of the measures helping F1 to become net zero by 2030.
McLaren lodge notification of appeal against Gasly’s Monaco P3
Pierre Gasly regained P3 in the Monaco Grand Prix following a successful Right of Review by Alpine.
PALMER: Can Hamilton mount a title tilt after his first Ferrari win?
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday in Barcelona. Now second in the standings, could he mount a serious championship charge in 2026?.
Why Racing Bulls have ‘mixed feelings’ despite double points
Racing Bulls on paper had a great weekend in Barcelona-Catalunya, with both drivers scoring points as they continue their pursuit of Alpine in the Constructors’ Championship.
How Hamilton bounced back by ‘unplugging from the matrix’
Lewis Hamilton has outlined how he turned his performance at Ferrari around to secure a maiden win with the team in Barcelona.
McLaren launch appeal against Gasly penalty reverse
McLaren lodge an appeal against the decision to overturn Alpine driver Pierre Gasly's pit-lane speeding penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix.
TECH WEEKLY: The Ferrari updates that helped Hamilton win in Barcelona
Major updates to Ferrari's 2026 challenger at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix helped Lewis Hamilton storm to his first victory with the team.
McLaren reserve driver Fornaroli set for test outing with Haas
McLaren reserve driver and reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli will test for the Haas Formula 1 team this week.
POWER RANKINGS: Who impressed our judges in Barcelona?
Find out who topped the Power Rankings table after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.
16th June 2026
INSIGHT: How Hamilton transformed himself into a Ferrari winner
Lewis Hamilton well and truly banished the demons of 2025 by charging to victory in Sunday’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, reminding the F1 world of the talent and determination that took him to a record-equalling seventh world title several years ago.
Barcelona GP a 'reality check' for Red Bull, admits Mekies
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies admits that the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was a "reality check" for the team, as neither Max Verstappen or Isack Hadjar troubled the leaders.
Sainz says Williams must go ‘back to the drawing board’
Williams had a weekend to forget in Barcelona-Catalunya, with neither car able to score on Sunday.
Hamilton turns back time with a Barcelona masterclass
The Ferrari driver secured his first Grand Prix win for the Italian team to become the most successful driver in F1 history in Barcelona.
Are Leclerc's struggles down to Hamilton's revival? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
7 moments you might have missed at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Relive the action from Barcelona at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with plenty of off-track F1 moments – historic podiums, football frenzies, and more.
Listen to F1 Nation's Barcelona-Catalunya GP review
Lewis Hamilton grabbed a famous and very emotional win for Ferrari in Barcelona-Catalunya, breaking Kimi Antonelli’s streak of victories and reigniting the title fight with a dominant display.
The 'unusual' reason behind Hulkenberg's DNF in Barcelona
Audi failed to score in Barcelona-Catalunya, but there were some rather strange reasons as to exactly why Nico Hulkenberg could not finish in the top 10.
5 Winners and 5 Losers from Barcelona
Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from an eventful 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Ferrari would be dominating with 'better engine' – Norris
The reigning World Champion believes Ferrari has the best handling car on the grid in 2026.
Ferrari have lacked confidence but Hamilton generates belief - Benson
F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling and BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson discuss the impact that Lewis Hamilton's grand prix win in Spain could have on Ferrari.
How the F1 world reacted to Hamilton's first Ferrari win
The great and the good within Formula 1, as well as outside the sport, offered their congratulations after Lewis Hamilton's first Grands Prix victory for Ferrari in Barcelona last weekend.
McLaren ‘definitely raised the bar’ in Barcelona – Stella
Andrea Stella has offered his thoughts on where McLaren stand in the pecking order after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
15th June 2026
Is Lewis Hamilton genuinely a contender to win the F1 world title with Ferrari?
Stunning Barcelona triumph has kickstarted veteran’s push to win a record eighth drivers’ championship but Kimi Antonelli still stands in way. When the soaring emotions began to settle one question remained.
The key components to Hamilton's first Ferrari win
Michael Lamonato examines how Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona played out, from Ferrari's strategy to a missed chance for Mercedes...
Rosberg hails ‘legendary moment of F1’ as Hamilton wins
Nico Rosberg has reacted to Lewis Hamilton’s first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari in Barcelona.
Vasseur praises ‘outstanding’ Hamilton in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton won his first Grand Prix with Ferrari at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Ex-F1 drivers De Vries and Kobayashi win Le Mans 24 Hours
Ex-Formula 1 drivers Nyck de Vries and Kamui Kobayashi, along with Mike Conway, claimed victory in the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours for Toyota at the weekend.
All the key moments from the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Lewis Hamilton finally reached the chequered flag first on a Sunday for Ferrari, the seven-time World Champion taking victory in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
‘You always have it’: Hamilton breaks F1 Ferrari drought but admits he doubted himself
Lewis Hamilton said he feared he had lost the ability to win in Formula One after ending a long wait for success with Ferrari in Spain on Sunday.
Hamilton's first Ferrari win a statement to himself and rest of F1
Lewis Hamilton's win in Barcelona was a moment of redemption after a first season at Ferrari that left him questioning himself, and others questioning him.
'I feel a bit empty' – Antonelli on late Barcelona retirement
Kimi Antonelli admits feeling "a bit empty" after a late mechanical issue denied the Mercedes driver from claiming a podium in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Hamilton reacts to magical maiden win with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton made the most of a flawless strategy to secure his first victory with Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Russell wary of ‘mighty impressive’ Ferrari after Barcelona P2
George Russell lost out on victory in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix to Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
Norris insists McLaren will 'be there soon' after podium
Lando Norris believes McLaren have "just got to keep our heads down" in order to challenge for victories again, having finished on the podium in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Colapinto hit with post-race penalty in Barcelona
Franco Colapinto's haul of points in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was reduced after he received a penalty post-race.
Verstappen admits Red Bull ‘need to work harder’
Max Verstappen has shared an insight into the issues he experienced during a "lonely" drive to fourth place in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
5 betting lessons after Hamilton wins in Barcelona
A sensational performance at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya gave Lewis Hamilton his first Grand Prix win as a Ferrari driver.
What the teams said – Race day in Barcelona-Catalunya
The drivers and team report back on all the action from the Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
'Not good enough' – Wolff critical of Mercedes' reliability
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes the team's reliability is "just not good enough", as Kimi Antonelli lost a podium in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after a late retirement.
Hamilton says Barcelona win beyond wildest dreams
Lewis Hamilton says he was struggling to find the words to express how much his first victory for Ferrari meant to him in Barcelona.
Mercedes ask for right of review of Monaco result
Mercedes ask governing body the FIA for a right of review of the result of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Perfect 10 for Hamilton and Norris keeps fighting - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Hamilton wins first GP for Ferrari as Antonelli retires
Lewis Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in style for Ferrari, finishing ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris in a thrilling race.
Leclerc reflects on tough Barcelona weekend after DNF
Charles Leclerc was left to rue a difficult weekend at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, having been forced to retire while Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton claimed victory.
Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari as Antonelli retires
Lewis Hamilton takes his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retires.
Lewis Hamilton earns maiden Ferrari win in Barcelona but Antonelli fails to finish
Lewis Hamilton triumphed at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with a magnificent drive, ending his long wait for a maiden Ferrari victory.
14th June 2026
Nael dominates in Barcelona to earn maiden F3 victory
Théophile Nael earned his first victory in FIA Formula 3 with a dominant lights-to-flag victory in the Barcelona Feature Race.
LIVE COVERAGE: Hamilton wins in Barcelona as Antonelli retires
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 MSC Cruises Gran Premio de Barcelona-Catalunya 2026 in Spain.
OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP
The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Camara victorious in strategic F2 Barcelona Feature Race
Rafael Camara converted pole position into a first FIA Formula 2 race victory.
Our final Barcelona GP betting predictions made
Our expert betting writers bring you their final predictions and odds before lights out in Barcelona.
How Alonso turned Spain into a motorsport mad nation
20 years on from his first win on home soil in Barcelona, we examine just how much of an influence Fernando Alonso has been to Spanish F1 fans.
Wolff sets out approach to Mercedes battle for Barcelona win
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff is anticipating a close fight between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
What To Watch For in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
Michael Lamonato picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day in Spain.
What are the strategy options for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day in Spain.
Piastri 'pretty mind-blown' by overturned penalty
McLaren's Oscar Piastri says he is "pretty mind-blown" about the decision to overturn Pierre Gasly's penalty for pit-lane speeding in the Monaco Grand Prix.
Fight is on for Hamilton as he and Russell reset successfully
Lewis Hamilton says "the fight is on" as he and fellow Briton George Russell prepare to start at the front in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Russell storms to pole in Barcelona as Leclerc crashes out
Mercedes' George Russell bounced back in style by claiming pole ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
Leclerc 'very ashamed' after Barcelona Qualifying crash
Charles Leclerc admits "feeling very ashamed" after crashing in Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, adding that there was "no excuses" for the incident.
‘I feel like my old self again’ – Russell on Barcelona pole
George Russell made a return to the top spot with Mercedes after delivering a spectacular lap in Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Hamilton assesses Barcelona chances after Qualifying P2
Lewis Hamilton believes "we’re in a good position to be able to fight" for victory in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with the Ferrari driver set to start on the front row.
Antonelli admits ‘overdriving the car’ in Barcelona
Kimi Antonelli has shared his reflections after Qualifying at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver having to settle for P3.
McLaren will ‘have to push like crazy’ in Barcelona – Norris
Lando Norris narrowly missed out on a spot in the top three in Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
What the teams said – Qualifying in Barcelona-Catalunya
The drivers and team report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Our five-leg Bet Builder picks for Barcelona GP
We asked our expert betting writers to pick a five-leg Bet Builder, including two podium finishes and a top-six finish.
Red Bull drivers surprised by 'better than expected' pace
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar were left surprised by Red Bull's pace in Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with the pair set to start from the third row of the grid.
Russell beats Hamilton to Barcelona pole
George Russell bounces back from the disappointments of the past few races to take pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
George Russell bounces back in style to claim pole at Barcelona-Catalunya F1 GP
Is George Russell’s run of rotten luck finally over? The Mercedes driver said he felt “like my old self again” after scorching to pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
LIVE COVERAGE: Russell claims Barcelona-Catalunya GP pole
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain.
Betting mistakes to try and avoid in Barcelona
Safer gambling is important, so we look at how you can avoid losing money during Sunday’s race in Spain.
Maini takes impressive victory in F2 Barcelona Sprint Race
Kush Maini took a commanding win in the FIA Formula 2 Sprint Race in Barcelona, launching off the front row to pass polesitter Noel Leon and dominating from there.
13th June 2026
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow FP3 for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain.
Hakkinen reveals what Russell needs to do to beat Antonelli
George Russell currently sits 68 points adrift of Kimi Antonelli heading into the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, following a tough run of races for the Briton. But former two-time champion Mika Hakkinen has revealed what he believes is the secret for Russell to beat his Italian team mate.
Russell goes fastest in Barcelona FP3
George Russell set the fastest time in Free Practice 3 ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver leading McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
Wharton outduels Slater to take F3 Barcelona Sprint Race win
PREMA Racing driver James Wharton was the victor of the Formula 3 Sprint Race in Barcelona.
The key challenge teams will need to manage in Barcelona
Tyre degradation is expected to be one of the key talking points that could make for an unpredictable Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Verstappen explains Red Bull issues on Friday in Barcelona
Max Verstappen has detailed the car problems he experienced with his Red Bull on the first day of running at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Hamilton reckons Ferrari ‘still a chunk off’ in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton has given his take on Ferrari’s early level of performance at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, believing that the team remain “quite a chunk off” the front of the pack, despite bringing a host of upgrades to the track.
