Colapinto’s race is coming: where to watch live and all you need to know

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·14 June 2026

Colapinto’s race is coming: where to watch live and all you need to know

The seventh race of the 2026 Formula 1 season, led by Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, will take place this Sunday at the Montmeló circuit as part of the Barcelona Grand Prix. Argentina’s Franco Colapinto, driving for Alpine, will start from 13th position, while Mercedes driver George Russell will be on pole.

Starting at 10:00, the seventh round of the F1 season will be held at the Montmeló Circuit and will feature the Argentine driver aboard the Alpine.

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George Russell (Mercedes) took pole position and will start ahead of everyone, with Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) behind him. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), the winner of five of the six races held so far this season and the clear leader of the standings, will start third. The reigning champion, Lando Norris (McLaren), will start fourth ahead of four-time champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull).

Starting grid for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP

George Russell (Mercedes).
Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari).
Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes).
Lando Norris (McLaren).
Max Verstappen (Red Bull).
Isack Hadjar (Red Bull).
Oscar Piastri (McLaren).
Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls).
Nico Hülkenberg (Audi).
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari).
Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls).
Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi).
Franco Colapinto (Alpine).
Pierre Gasly (Alpine).
Oliver Bearman (Haas).
Carlos Sainz Jr (Williams).
Esteban Ocon (Haas).
Alexander Albon (Williams).
Sergio Pérez (Cadillac).
Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac).
Lance Stroll (Aston Martin).
Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin).

The Circuit de Catalunya is one of the most complete tracks on the calendar, which is why it was used for preseason testing at the start of this year. It combines fast corners, medium-speed sections, and a long main straight. That variety demands a well-balanced car capable of maintaining a strong pace without sacrificing top speed. In addition, the succession of long corners puts the tires under heavy lateral load, so managing tire wear will be key to maintaining performance throughout the race.

For Colapinto, this is his second time at the Barcelona GP. The only time he previously competed there was in 2025, also with Alpine and when it was still called the Spanish Grand Prix, and he finished 15th. That race was won by Piastri (McLaren) ahead of Norris. The drivers with the most wins, with six each, are Germany’s Michael Schumacher (1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004) and Hamilton (2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021). Of those competing in the 2026 World Championship, four know what it means to win in Catalunya: the aforementioned Piastri and Hamilton, plus Max Verstappen (2016, 2022, 2023, and 2024) and Fernando Alonso (2006 and 2013).

The race starts at 10:00 a.m. (Argentina time) and will be broadcast live on television on Fox Sports, a channel that can also be streamed online via Flow, DGO, and Telecentro Play; and on the Disney+ Premium digital platform.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.