In Barcelona and across Catalonia, the qualifying results for the 2026 Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix are now out, setting the grid for Sunday’s race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló.
The session took place at the track near Barcelona, where drivers pushed to secure the best possible starting positions. Qualifying matters on this circuit because track position can shape the race from the opening laps.
The results will now feed into team planning for Sunday. Teams will review tyre choices, pit stop timing and race pace before the Grand Prix begins.
Overtaking has often been difficult at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which makes a strong qualifying result especially valuable. Drivers starting near the front usually have a clearer path in the early stages, while those further back may need a more aggressive strategy.
The focus now moves to the race itself on Sunday. Fans in Barcelona, Montmeló and across Catalonia will be watching to see whether the starting order holds or whether strategy and on-track action change the outcome.
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