Barcelona-Catalunya GP preparations underway ahead of race this weekend
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:14 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Formula 1 teams are gearing up for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 14, 2026. The event, the seventh round of the season, follows practices and qualifying sessions on June 12 and 13. Key statistics include a lap record set by Oscar Piastri in 2025 and a track known for its abrasive surface and high tire wear. Strategies are expected to shift this year with new tire compounds aimed at encouraging more pit stops and addressing thermal degradation.
- •First Grand Prix held in 1991
- •Oscar Piastri holds the lap record
- •Most wins shared by Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton
- •Higher tire degradation expected due to track conditions
- •Teams will test car upgrades during practices
"As F1 continues its European leg at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.
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