Madrid F1 Tickets

History of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix

The Spanish Grand Prix has been a regular feature of the Formula One World Championship since 1968 and is run at the brand-new circuit in Madrid from 2026.

In 1991, Formula One visited Montmeló, Barcelona, which became the home of the Spanish Grand Prix until 2026. The MADRING will be the new home of the Spanish Grand Prix, a street circuit that weaves its way around the streets of Spain’s capital city and the IFEMA Exhibition Centre.

The ideation of the MADRING can be dated back to 2014, when a second Spanish Grand Prix was proposed to Bernie Ecclestone. What helped the case of the MADRING was the growing belief that the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, home of the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991, was difficult to access and didn’t always produce the most exciting racing.

In 2024, it was announced that the MADRING would host the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026 to 2035. The track is a stone’s throw from Real Madrid training facility, the Ciudad Real Madrid Florentino Pérez. The track will be a mixture of public roads and private land, similar to what is seen at the Miami International Autodrome.

The MADRING will feature two tunnel sections, due to the nearby motorway, and the garages and hospitality will be housed inside the IFEMA Exhibition Centre. The track was designed to encourage close racing with plenty of overtaking opportunities, including changes in elevation and camber.

Madrid’s own Carlos Sainz tested the circuit in June 2025 during the MADRING Roadshow, taking his Williams FW45 for a spin in front of 80,000 locals. He praised the track and built anticipation for 2026. Formula 2 and Formula 3 are also set to compete at the MADRING from 2026 onwards.

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Spanish Grand Prix Information

2026 Spanish Grand Prix Schedule

The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix runs from September 11-13. Times provided are local:

• Friday 11th: Practice 1
• Friday 11th: Practice 2
• Saturday 12th: Practice 3
• Saturday 12th: Qualifying
• Sunday 13th: Race

Previous Winners (Spanish Grand Prix, until 2025 held in Barcelona)

2025 Spanish Grand Prix Summary (not in Madrid)

Lando Norris started on pole position but was beaten to Turn One by George Russell and Max Verstappen, with the three-time champion adopting the lead of the race on Lap Three. Lando then fights back through the field to chase down Verstappen for the lead, but he isn’t quite quick enough. The pair are a cut above the rest of the field, finishing over 15 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton.

Oscar Piastri started on pole position and maintained P1 into Turn One. Norris lost P2 to Verstappen, and the Ferraris of Hamilton and Leclerc overtook both Mercedes of Russell and Antonelli. Norris regained P2 on lap 13 and held it until the chequered flag. The McLaren duo finished P1 and P2, with Ferrari’s Leclerc rounding out the podium after a late move on Verstappen after the Lap 60 safety car restart.

Repeat winners (not in Madrid)

6 – Michael Schumacher (1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
6 – Lewis Hamilton (2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
4 – Max Verstappen (2016, 2022, 2023, 2024)
3 – Jackie Stewart (1969, 1970, 1971)
3 – Nigel Mansell (1987, 1991, 1992)
3 – Alain Prost (1988, 1990, 1993)
3 – Mika Häkkinen (1998, 1999, 2000)
2 – Emerson Fittipaldi (1972, 1973)
2 – Mario Andretti (1977, 1978)
2 – Ayrton Senna (1986, 1989)
2 – Kimi Räikkönen (2005, 2008)
2 – Fernando Alonso (2006, 2013)

Circuit information

Location: Avda. del Partenón, 5 28042 Madrid, Spain
Surface: Asphalt
Length: 5.4 km (3.355 miles)
Turns: 22
Direction: Clockwise
Capacity: 110,000

Best grandstands at the Spanish Grand Prix

Main Grandstand

• Overlooks the start/finish straight, pit lane and the podium
• Great to see the pit crews in action

Turns 15-16 Grandstands

• Overlook the back straight and the long banked final turn
• Great for witnessing overtaking opportunities

Turn 2 Grandstand

• Optimum view over Turns 1-3
• Reserved seating and TV access mean you can follow the action at all times

Travelling to Madrid

Key information

• Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a five-minute drive from the circuit
• The Spanish Grand Prix pledges to be the most accessible race on the F1 calendar
• Parking will be available around the MADRING but spaces will be limited

Metro

• Metro line 8 (NUEVOS MINISTERIOS-AEROPUERTO T4) stops at FERIA DE MADRID station, which gives you direct access to the South Gate of the IFEMA MADRID exhibition centre
• Metro line 8 can also take you to and from the airport

Train

• Line C1 (PRÍNCIPE PÍO-AEROPUERTO T4) has a stop at Valdebebas, which gives direct access to this area of Madrid

Bus

• MADRING will activate additional buses during race weekends to get you to and from the circuit
• The city can be traversed by buses from all directions, with multiple lines able to take you to the circuit

Home drivers to look out for

Fernando Alonso
Team: Aston Martin F1 Team
Car number: 14
Seasons active (races driven at the start of the season): 22 (420)
World Championships: 2
Wins: 32
Podiums: 106
Pole positions: 22
Fastest laps: 26
2025 Championship position: x (x points)

Carlos Sainz
Team: Atlassian Williams Racing
Car number: 55
Seasons active (races): 11 (225)
Wins: 4
Podiums: 27
Pole positions: 6
Fastest laps: 4
2025 Championship position: x (x points)