2026 Spanish Grand Prix
Formula 1 returns to Madrid with the first Spanish Grand Prix at the new MADRING circuit
The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix marks Formula 1's return to Madrid and the debut of the MADRING circuit in the FIA Formula One World Championship. The event takes place from September 11–13 and features Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 sessions, with the main F1 race scheduled for Sunday, September 13 at 3:00 PM local time.
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About the Event
The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix marked MADRING's debut as a Formula 1 venue. The first race weekend at the new Madrid circuit took place from September 11 to 13 and combined F1 sessions with Formula 2 and Formula 3 racing.
MADRING makes its debut
MADRING joined the Formula 1 calendar in 2026 with a 5.414-kilometre, 22-corner circuit located around the IFEMA MADRID exhibition centre. The layout combines public roads with permanent sections and features La Monumental, a large banked corner that became one of the circuit's defining features.
A full weekend of racing
Track action began on Friday, September 11 with Formula 3, Formula 2 and Formula 1 practice sessions. Saturday featured qualifying sessions and Sprint races for the support categories, while Sunday's schedule included the F3 and F2 races before the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli makes history
Kimi Antonelli won the first Formula 1 race held at MADRING. The Mercedes driver finished ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, becoming the first F1 winner at Madrid's new circuit. A total of 352,618 attendances were recorded across the weekend.
When it starts
Highlights
MADRING's debut in the Formula 1 World Championship
Formula 1 returns to Madrid
Formula 1 practice and qualifying sessions
Formula 2 and Formula 3 races
Formula 1 Grand Prix on Sunday, September 13 at 3:00 PM
5.474 km circuit and 57-lap Grand Prix