How to watch F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2026 live for free: Schedule, streaming

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For the first time since 1981, Formula 1 is returning to Madrid.

The Spanish Grand Prix is today, Sept. 13, marking the second race in Spain this season after the inaugural Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in June. It will be the first F1 race held at the newly opened Madring circuit.

In an extremely close qualifying yesterday, defending World Drivers Champion Lando Norris (McLaren) won pole position with a time of 1 minute and 31.824 seconds. Current WDC leader Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) starts second, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen rounding out the top three.

The Spanish Grand Prix is a 191.630-mile race that consists of 57 laps. The 3.364-mile circuit has 22 turns.

Here’s everything you need to know to tune in to today’s Formula 1 race.

The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix is scheduled to begin today, Sept. 13, at 9 a.m. ET.

All things F1, including today’s Spanish GP, stream exclusively on Apple TV in the United States. Apple TV subscribers will get access to the entire Formula 1 season and extras, like Race in 30, at no additional cost.

Apple TV comes with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers and has just one ad-free streaming plan available for $14.99/month.

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