Spanish Grand Prix

Sergio Perez briefly delivers Cadillac’s first Formula 1 point with P10 in Monaco, only to lose it to a post‑race penalty for a grid infringement. The setback underlines the learning curve for the debutant constructor and increases pressure on the Mexican ahead of Barcelona.

Charles Leclerc will run the same brake specification as Lewis Hamilton on his Ferrari during first practice in Barcelona, as the team searches for a fix to Leclerc’s recent stopping troubles. The comparison could shape Ferrari’s technical direction for the rest of the season.

Formula 1’s new active aerodynamics system comes back into play at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with four deployment zones designed to boost overtaking after a weekend without the technology in Monaco.

Williams reserve driver Luke Browning will contest FP1 in Barcelona and at the Red Bull Ring, stepping in for Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz as part of the team’s young driver programme.

Max Verstappen will receive a new engine for the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona after an internal combustion engine failure prematurely ended his Monaco Grand Prix challenge. The issue was detected during the warm-up lap, preventing the former world champion from even starting the race.

The Ferrari driver hit the wall on his final qualifying attempt, ending his hopes of pole position at his home race.

Moto3 rider Adrian Fernandez has been disqualified from the first six races of the 2026 season due to unauthorized engine modifications, significantly impacting his championship standing.

McLaren is celebrating its 1000th Formula 1 Grand Prix entry this weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix, a symbolic gesture ahead of its actual 1000th race start in Barcelona next week. The team commemorates its debut at the iconic circuit in 1966.

Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen begins the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix with a clean superlicence, as his remaining penalty points expired on June 1. This development offers the former world champion a fresh start, removing the threat of a potential race ban.

Former Ferrari world champion Kimi Räikkönen has offered a rare insight into his views on contemporary Formula 1, unequivocally naming Max Verstappen as the sport's most formidable driver.

MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi has stated he will not consider the world title until at least mid-season, opting instead for a "race-by-race" approach. This measured perspective comes despite his strong start to the 2026 season.

Fernando Alonso marks 13 years since his last Formula 1 victory, as the 2026 season presents significant challenges for the two-time world champion and his Aston Martin team.