Barcelona-Catalunya GP set for this weekend on Sky Sports
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:37 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026

The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix takes place this weekend, starting with practice sessions on Friday. Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers' Championship with five consecutive victories, creating high expectations for the race. Teams often bring major upgrades to this event, and both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are under pressure to perform. Weather forecasts show sunny conditions with no rain expected during the race weekend.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers' Championship by 66 points.
- •Lewis Hamilton seeks his first win with Ferrari after two second-place finishes.
- •George Russell aims to recover from recent poor performances.
- •Teams typically introduce significant upgrades at Barcelona.
- •No rain expected; temperatures reaching 29C for the race.
"Formula 1's European summer swing continues with the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix this weekend, live on Sky Sports.
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