The Formula 1 weekend in Barcelona is underway


The next race weekend of the F1 2021 season kicks off today!

Read on to find out all the latest news in the build-up to the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix.

Latest - Current Constructor Standings

It's the Silver Arrows who lead the pack for yet another year - but this time, the Red Bull team is hot on their heals!

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MAGICAL MERCEDES: The Silver Arrows are out in front once again

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With just 18 points separating the two teams after three races, the standings could be changed dramatically in a single race.

The Alfa Romeo, Williams and Haas teams are yet to score points so far this season.

Current F1 Driver Standings

It's looking like it will be a close-fought battle between the Mercedes and Red Bull drivers this season.

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EXCEPTIONAL ENGLISHMAN: Hamilton leads the way once again in the driver standings

Lewis Hamilton is out in front after three races, having won two out of the three Grand Prix weekends, whilst Max Verstappen sits just 8 points behind him.

Kimi Raikkonen, Antonio Giovinazzi, Sebastian Vettel, George Russell, Mick Schumacher, Nikita Mazepin and Nicholas Latifi are all yet to score points so far this season.

Spanish GP Weekend Timetable

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RESPECT: Mercedes and Red Bull are no doubt the front runners for the 2021 F1 Championship

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Practice 1 - Friday, 7 May - 5:30-6:30am / 10:30-11:30am BST / 11:30am-12:30pm CET

Practice 2 - Friday, 7 May - 9-10am ET / 2-3pm BST / 3-4pm CET

Practice 3 - Saturday, 8 May - 6-7am ET / 11am-12pm BST / 12-1pm CET

Qualifying - Saturday, 8 May - 9-10am ET / 2-3pm BST / 3-4pm CET

Race - Sunday, 9 May - 9-11am ET / 2-4pm BST / 3-5pm CET

How to watch the Spanish Grand Prix

You can watch the Spanish Grand Prix and every other race, qualifying and practise sessions this season, on Sky Sports F1, which costs £18 per month on Sky TV, or £43 per month if you are new to Sky.

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NEW BEGINNINGS: Ricciardo swears to ‘leave nothing on the table’ as McLaren debut approaches

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You can also watch the Spanish Grand Prix using Now TV, which offers Sky Sports Day Passes for £9.98, or monthly passes for £33.99.

Sky Sports Spanish GP Schedule

  • Practice 1 - From 10am on Friday, 7 May (Sky Sports F1 HD)
  • Practice 2 - From 1:45pm on Friday, 7 May (Sky Sports F1 HD)
  • Practice 3 - From 10:45am on Saturday, 8 May (Sky Sports F1 HD)
  • Qualifying - From 1pm on Saturday, 8 May (Sky Sports F1 HD)
  • Grand Prix Sunday - From 12:30pm (Race from 2pm) on Sunday, 9 May (Sky Sports F1 HD)

All times UK.

There will also be extended highlights of the Spanish GP on Channel 4.

Channel 4 Spanish GP Schedule

  • Qualifying Highlights - From 6:30pm on Saturday, 8 May
  • Grand Prix Highlights - From 6:30pm on Sunday, 9 May

All times UK.

In the USA, it's ESPN that will be providing comprehensive coverage of the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix and provide races on every other circuit in the months to come.

ESPN Spanish Schedule

  • Practice 1 - Friday, 7 May - From 5:25am (ESPN 2)
  • Practice 2 - Friday, 7 May - From 8:50am (ESPN U)
  • Practice 3 - Saturday, 8 May - From 5:55am (ESPN 2)
  • Qualifying - Saturday, 8 May - From 8:55am (ESPN 2)
  • Grand Prix Sunday - Sunday, 9 May - From 7:30am (race at 9am) (ESPN)

All times Eastern.

US fans can also watch live F1 on YouTube TV, Sling TV and FuboTV.

Spanish GP Circuit Guide

Here's what you can expect from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

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CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA: The track is a good mix of high- and low-speed corners, with a particularly challenging Turn 3 right-hander

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First Grand Prix: 1991

Number of laps: 66

Circuit Length: 4.675 km

Race Distance: 308.424 km

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