2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix - Madrid Qualifying start time today
Qualifying for the 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid starts today at 16:00 local time at the newest circuit to join the calendar.
The usual three-segment session begins at 15:00 BST in the UK.
Below, check out the start time for 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying wherever you are in the world, with the times automatically adjusted to your time zone.
F1 schedule Spanish GP
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Free practice 1 | Friday 11 September | - |
| Free practice 2 | Friday 11 September | - |
| Free practice 3 | Saturday 12 September | - |
| Qualifying | Saturday 12 September | - |
| Race | Sunday 13 September | - |
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