F1 Qualifying Today: Madring Schedule, Times and TV Channel for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix… See Details 

The crucial battle for pole position has top billing at the Madring today (Saturday, September 12) as F1 qualifying for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix takes centre stage.

The sport’s newest venue — a whirlwind 5.416km street track designed to provide thrills and spills aplenty — is expected to deliver a breathtaking spectacle. Given the nature of the circuit — overtaking opportunities are very much at a premium — grid positions will be all-important for the 60-minute session this afternoon.

Kimi Antonelli takes a 66-point championship lead over Mercedes team-mate George Russell into this weekend’s action on the back of that spectacular Monza win.

All eyes, though, will be on Ferrari pair Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after their flashpoint at the ‘Temple of Speed’ and the acrimonious fallout which followed.

What time is F1 qualifying today?

Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix takes place today (Saturday, September 12), starting at 4pm local time (3pm BST).

We’ve converted it to your local timezone where you are, all available in the table below:

Qualifying — Saturday, September 12, 2026

How to watch 2026 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying live on TV today

As ever, the UK options are Sky F1 for live coverage or Channel 4 for free-to-air highlights, while Apple TV now has the US rights (free trial available).

There is also great news for fans in Spain, who can watch all of today’s action live and for free on Mediaset’s free-to-air channels.

Where to watch: F1 2026 broadcasters by region

* A free seven-day trial of Apple TV is available for fans in the US, allowing them to watch the F1 Spanish Grand Prix for free this weekend.

F1TV Pro also carries coverage of the sport, depending on which territory you are in.

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