The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix marks a crucial stop on F1's European summer swing, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli seeking his sixth consecutive victory after dominating Monaco. Teams typically bring significant upgrades to this circuit, known for its classic layout in the hills of Montmelo, where fans flock from Barcelona to witness the action.

Lewis Hamilton continues his search for a first Ferrari win after successive second places, while George Russell desperately needs to arrest his form slide and reduce his 68-point deficit to Antonelli. Meanwhile, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen aim to bounce back from technical failures in Monaco that forced their retirements.

Sky Sports F1 will cover the entire event, with practice sessions starting Friday, qualifying Saturday, and the main race on Sunday at 2pm UK time. Viewers can watch on Sky Sports channels, stream via the Sky Sports app, or access contract-free coverage through NOW, which offers day or month memberships across 60+ devices.