2024 Spanish Grand Prix set for Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

The 2024 Spanish Grand Prix is set for Sunday at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, featuring 66 laps around the 4.66-kilometer (2.89-mile) track. The race will start at 3 p.m. local time (9 a.m. ET / 1300 GMT).

Max Verstappen, who has dominated this event by winning the last three seasons for Red Bull, will be a key contender once again. However, the competition is heating up as Lando Norris, fresh off a victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, is closing in on his teammate Oscar Piastri in the championship standings.

Lando Norris won the Monaco Grand Prix for his first victory since the season-opening race in Australia in March, signaling a strong challenge to the current leader.

Oscar Piastri holds a narrow lead in the standings, with a three-point advantage over Norris and a 25-point lead over Verstappen. This tight points race adds extra excitement to the Spanish Grand Prix, as drivers aim to gain crucial ground.

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, known for its technical layout, will test the drivers' skill and strategy over the 66 laps, making Sunday’s race a pivotal moment in the 2024 Formula 1 season.

The 2024 Spanish Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, featuring 66 laps of the 4.66-kilometer track. The race starts at 3 p.m. local time. Max Verstappen, a three-time consecutive winner, will face competition from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the standings.