Leclerc Hints at Thrilling Spanish GP Qualifying as He Eyes Strong Performance
Charles Leclerc says the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix qualifying will be a battle worth watching.
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Charles Leclerc says the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix qualifying will be a battle worth watching.

The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying session kicks off at 2:00 pm IST on Saturday, with the final practice (FP3) slated for 5:30 pm IST, according to Total Motorsport and RacingNews365.

Max Verstappen topped Friday’s first practice while Charles Leclerc topped the second, setting the tone for a tightly‑fought Spanish Grand Prix weekend.

Despite a crash in FP2, Lindblad remains upbeat about his performance at the Spanish GP.

Max Verstappen admits Red Bull are still fine‑tuning their package at the challenging Madring circuit as the team prepares for the Spanish Grand Prix.

McLaren confirmed a gearbox problem forced Norris to sit out Friday’s second free‑practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya.

Friday’s dual practice sessions in Madrid set the tone for the Spanish GP, with Red Bull and Mercedes leading the pack and teams fine‑tuning their race programmes.

Kimi Antonelli set the fastest lap in Friday’s second practice at Barcelona, beating Charles Leclerc and signalling a strong debut for the Red Bull junior.

Mercedes reveals a comprehensive set of aerodynamic and power‑unit upgrades targeting improved down‑force and tyre performance for the Barcelona circuit.

The 2026 Spanish GP will debut at the state‑of‑the‑art Madrigón Circuit, offering a fresh challenge for teams and fans alike.

Max Verstappen leads the pack in Madrid’s opening free‑practice session, with Mercedes and Ferrari close behind.

Lando Norris admits his McLaren is not yet on par with the Mercedes pair, but believes a strong showing in Barcelona could keep his championship hopes alive.

Charles Leclerc says he ‘didn’t behave the way I should have’ after his clash with Lewis Hamilton at Monza, ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Pierre Gasly says his pole at Monza has injected belief and motivation into Alpine as the team prepares for the Spanish GP in Barcelona.

Get ready for the 2026 Spanish GP with essential stats, records and trivia from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

The iconic Spanish GP will shift from Barcelona to a new track in Madrid for the 2026 season.

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The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix returns to Barcelona on 9 May, with a 12:00 pm IST start – and Indian fans can catch every lap on FanCode.

Pirelli confirms the range of tyre compounds that will be available for the 2026 Spanish GP at the new Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana.

Step‑by‑step guide for Indian fans to stream the Spanish GP from Madrid on F1 TV Premium.

The 2026 Spanish GP kicks off on Saturday with practice sessions, followed by qualifying and the race on Sunday. Find out the exact times and how to catch it live on FanCode.

Catch the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix live on TV and online with our step‑by‑step guide for Indian fans.

Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar will miss the Madrid race as he recovers from a fractured wrist, allowing Liam Lawson to retain his seat for the weekend.

The renovated track, now branded as Madring, has passed final inspections following Formula 3 testing sessions, clearing the way for the upcoming F1 weekend.

The historic Catalan circuit has been officially declared ready for its return to the Formula 1 calendar, with final preparations confirmed after successful Formula 3 testing sessions.