New renderings of the Spanish Grand Prix track in Madrid have been released, just six months before the city hosts its first Formula 1 race. The circuit, known as the Madring, is being built at a cost of around £70 million and will use public roads, with approximately 75% of the track purpose-built.
F1 announced a 10-year deal with Madrid two years ago, moving the Spanish Grand Prix from Barcelona. The event’s traditional home will instead host the Barcelona-Catalunya GP every two years, starting this year. Madrid's first race is scheduled for 11–13 September 2026.
The 5.5km circuit features 20 corners and is located near Madrid's Barajas airport, with organisers stating that 70% of tickets have already been sold. Luis Garcia Abad, general manager of the circuit, said: “We continue to meet each of our major milestones on schedule, and day-to-day there is a real buzz around the IFEMA Madrid as we continue to build a world-class, long-term home for Formula 1 in Spain.”
Williams driver Carlos Sainz serves as an ambassador for the race, which will be the first new F1 event since the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Sainz and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso will be the two Spanish drivers competing.
