Watch Formula 1 in Barcelona 2026: Upcoming Races

The 2026 Formula 1 season has entered one of its most exciting phases. After the Belgian Grand Prix, the championship moves on to a sequence of very different races: Hungary, Zandvoort, Monza, Madrid, Baku, and Singapore. Six weekends where circuits, strategies, and challenges for teams and drivers will constantly change.

It’s also one of the most attractive stretches of the season. The title fight is starting to take shape, and every Grand Prix can be decisive. For those looking to follow Formula 1 in Barcelona, Flaherty’s Irish Pub becomes the perfect meeting point to watch the races live, surrounded by fellow fans, with giant screens, great beer, and the atmosphere that makes every lap feel more intense.

Hungarian Grand Prix: July 24-26

The Hungaroring will be the next stop on the calendar. The Hungarian Grand Prix takes place from July 24 to 26, with the race scheduled for Sunday at 15:00. Its 70 laps on a twisty circuit make it one of the most demanding races for tyre management.

Hungary is often compared to Monaco without the walls: overtaking is tricky, and qualifying becomes crucial. A strong Saturday can decide much of Sunday.

Corner traction, rear tyre degradation, and timing the perfect undercut will be key elements of the weekend. It’s a race that invites fans to follow every lap closely, especially in an environment where strategies are discussed almost as much as the on-track action.

Dutch Grand Prix: August 21-23

After the summer break, Formula 1 returns in Zandvoort from August 21 to 23 with a Sprint weekend. There’s less time to prepare the car and more pressure from Friday onwards.

The Dutch circuit is known for its banked corners, narrow sections, and a layout that demands total confidence from the drivers. Wind can also affect the car’s behaviour throughout the weekend.

The Sprint adds another strategic element, making nearly every session significant. It’s the kind of Grand Prix best enjoyed surrounded by other fans, commenting on every qualifying session and every strategic change.

Italian Grand Prix: September 4-6

From September 4 to 6, Monza arrives — known as the temple of speed. Everything revolves around aerodynamic efficiency, top speed, and braking at the limit.

For Ferrari, it’s always a special race. Competing in front of the tifosi makes every session a test, both for the Italian team and their rivals.

Slipstreaming, the start, and the first chicane usually decide much of the race, though a Safety Car can change any prediction. It’s one of those weekends where every detail is followed closely, especially when the atmosphere matches the intensity of the track.

Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid: September 11-13

One of the season’s biggest novelties will be the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, taking place from September 11 to 13.

As with any new circuit, there are many unknowns: track grip, evolution of the surface, overtaking opportunities, and tyre behaviour. Even the teams won’t have all the answers. Free practice sessions will be more important than usual, and every session will reveal how the new layout evolves. It’s likely to be one of the most unpredictable races of the year.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix: September 24-26

Baku returns from September 24 to 26, featuring one of the championship’s most unique street circuits.

The long main straight demands maximum speed, while the old town section requires absolute precision between the walls. Finding the right balance is never easy.

It’s a circuit where strategy constantly changes, and a Safety Car can completely reshape the race. That’s why it’s often one of the most entertaining Grand Prix to follow live, especially when every incident sparks discussion among fans.

Singapore Grand Prix: October 9-11

Singapore closes this segment of the calendar from October 9 to 11 with another Sprint weekend.

Marina Bay remains one of the toughest circuits on the calendar. Heat, humidity, and the proximity of the walls demand focus throughout the race.

Qualifying once again carries huge importance, and even small mistakes can change the outcome. And because it’s a night race, the atmosphere always has a special appeal, making it one of the most anticipated events of the season.

Experience Formula 1 at Flaherty’s Irish Pub

Watching this stretch of the championship at home is always an option, but doing it surrounded by other fans changes the experience completely. At Flaherty’s Irish Pub, just off Las Ramblas, every Grand Prix is experienced with the authentic vibe of an Irish pub: screens throughout the venue, great food, a wide selection of beers, and fans discussing every lap, pit stop, and team decision.

Whether it’s a strategic race like Hungary, the high-speed thrill of Monza, or the unpredictable chaos of Baku, sharing the excitement with other supporters makes each F1 day a much fuller experience.

If you’re wondering where to watch Formula 1 in Barcelona, Flaherty’s has everything you need to enjoy the championship properly: live racing, international atmosphere, and the thrill of experiencing every Grand Prix alongside people who share your passion for F1.