Spanish Grand Prix

F1’s newest circuit

Madring is a brand-new street-permanent hybrid circuit in northeast Madrid, built around the IFEMA convention complex. It debuts in 2026, and is the second of two Spanish races on the 2026 calendar (Barcelona keeps the June slot; Madrid takes September).

Why it matters

The 2026 calendar is the first time Spain has hosted two World Championship races in a single season. The Madring deal is for a 10-year contract starting 2026; Barcelona’s contract runs through 2028. Beyond 2028, only one of the two is expected to remain.

What to watch for

• The banking: Madring includes a banked corner sequence (Turns 12–13) inspired by Zandvoort’s Arie Luyendyk corner.
• The fan atmosphere: Alonso fans, double-strength because his other home race (Barcelona) ran three months earlier.
• First-year track surface: new asphalt is unpredictable; expect grip evolution and tyre-strategy variance through the weekend.