What Time Does the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix Start?
Live Countdown to Lights Out
2026 Spanish Grand Prix starts on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 13:00 UTC — 14 days from now.
The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix starts Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 13:00 UTC at Madring. Every session time in your timezone, with a live countdown to lights out.
The race is held at Madring in Madrid, Spain. It is round 14 of 23 on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.
2026 Spanish Grand Prix starts on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.
Race weekend schedule — your local time
| Session | UTC | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri Sep 11, 11:30 UTC | — |
| Practice 2 | Fri Sep 11, 15:00 UTC | — |
| Practice 3 | Sat Sep 12, 10:30 UTC | — |
| Qualifying | Sat Sep 12, 14:00 UTC | — |
| Race | Sun Sep 13, 13:00 UTC | — |
What time does the race start where you live?
| Location | Local time |
|---|---|
| UTC | 13:00 |
| New York (US Eastern) | 09:00 · 9:00 AM |
| Los Angeles (US Pacific) | 06:00 · 6:00 AM |
| London (UK) | 14:00 · 2:00 PM |
| Berlin / Paris (Central Europe) | 15:00 · 3:00 PM |
| New Delhi (India) | 18:30 · 6:30 PM |
| Tokyo (Japan) | 22:00 · 10:00 PM |
| Sydney (Australia) | 23:00 · 11:00 PM |
| Your timezone | see local time above |
Frequently asked questions
What time is qualifying for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix?
Qualifying starts Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 14:00 UTC — see the schedule table above for your local time.
Is this a sprint weekend?
No — this is a standard weekend with three practice sessions.
More Formula 1 countdowns
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