Following a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix, Formula 1 returns to the Spanish Grand Prix, the seventh round of the 2023 F1 Championship. The F1 race weekend begins on Friday, June 2 and runs until Sunday, June 4, and includes three practice sessions and qualifying in addition to the main race. Red Bull Racing remains dominant in the championship, with two-time world champion Max Verstappen firmly at the top of the drivers’ championship.
Max Verstappen won the Monaco Grand Prix after qualifying first, his effective lead in the race never really under threat from other drivers, including second-placed Fernando Alonso. The Spanish Grand Prix is ​​held at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, ​​a purpose-built circuit that has hosted Grand Prix races since 1991.
Support series F2 and F3 will also take place at the track over the weekend. Indian drivers Kush Maini and Jean Daruvala are currently ranked fourth and ninth respectively in the 2023 F2 standings. Maini is currently the highest-ranked rookie in the 2023 F2 Championship as he continues to rack up points in the early rounds.
Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix 2023: How to watch in India
F1 fans in India need to have the F1 TV app and F1 TV Pro subscription to watch the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix in India. All matches from the weekend, including supporting series matches, can be watched via the app on all supported devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs. You can also use multiple devices simultaneously to enable different viewing angles and statistics, which can be viewed alongside the main broadcast source.
Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix 2023: India Schedule
Exercise 1: Friday, June 2 at 5:00 PM IST
Exercise 2: Friday, June 2, 8:30 pm (IST)
Exercise 3: Saturday, June 3, 4:00 PM IST
Qualifying Round: Saturday, June 3 at 7:30 pm (IST)
Contest: Sunday, June 4 at 6:30 pm (IST)
2023 Spanish Formula 2 Grand Prix: India Schedule
Practice: Friday, June 2 at 2:35 pm (IST)
Qualifying Round: Friday, June 2 at 7:25 pm (IST)
Sprint: Saturday, June 3 at 5:45 pm (IST)
Featured Contest: Sunday, June 4, 2:55 pm (IST)
2023 Spanish Formula 3 Grand Prix: India Schedule
Practice: Friday, June 2 at 1:25 pm (IST)
Qualifying round: Friday, June 2 at 6:30 pm (IST)
Sprint: Saturday, June 3, 2:00 pm (IST)
Featured Contest: Sunday, June 4 at 1:25 pm (IST)
Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix 2023: What to expect
Max Verstappen has further extended his lead in the 2023 F1 Championship, moving 144 points ahead of teammate Sergio Perez in the championship thanks to a strong performance at the Monaco Grand Prix. Perez endured a forgettable race in Monaco and finished outside the points, 105 points behind the reigning drivers’ champion. Aston Martin Racing’s Fernando Alonso is third with 93 points thanks to his consistent podium finishes and points points at every round so far this season.
The Spanish Grand Prix is ​​the home race for two drivers in the 2023 season, Fernando Alonso and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. The former is looking for his first F1 victory since winning the same race in 2013 and his 33rd overall win. The latter is hoping for a first podium finish of the season as Ferrari are clearly underperforming and remain behind Aston Martin and Mercedes in the standings.
It will also be the first race of the 2023 Formula 1 season to be held at a dedicated European circuit, following the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in May. The circuit has been part of the F1 calendar since 1991, with the 2022 race won by Max Verstappen, who recently became Red Bull Racing’s most successful driver in terms of race wins.
