ISTANBUL

Formula One will visit Spain for the round of eight of the 2023 season.

The Spanish Grand Prix will feature 66 laps of the 4.65-kilometer (2.88-mile) Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Qualifying starts on Saturday at 1400GMT, with the race itself set for 1300GMT the next day.

Red Bull Racing Honda drivers dominated the 2023 season as Dutch driver Max Verstappen won four races and Sergio Perez from Mexico bagged two wins.

Last month, Formula One canceled Emilia Romagna Grand Prix due to extreme weather in the northern Italian region.

"The decision has been taken because it is not possible to safely hold the event for our fans, the teams, and our personnel and it is the right and responsible thing to do given the situation faced by the towns and cities in the region," it said.

The Italian Grand Prix was due to have been the sixth race of the season on the 2023 calendar.

Driver Standings:
1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 144 points
2. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 105
3. Fernando Alonso (Spain): 93
4. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 69
5. George Russell (Great Britain): 50

Constructor Standings:
1. Red Bull: 249
2. Aston Martin: 120
3. Mercedes: 119
4. Ferrari: 90