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September 21, 2025
There will be a significant change to the Spanish Grand Prix. Beginning in 2026, Formula 1 will relocate the race to the Spanish capital from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where it has been for decades. With a long-term agreement that transforms the Spanish leg of the calendar, the new event, called the Madring Grand Prix, will bring Formula One to the center of Madrid.
Madrid will host the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026 to 2035, according to confirmation from Formula 1. Although Montmeló will still host one last race in June 2026 before the switch is finalized, the move ends Barcelona's lengthy tenure as the nation's primary F1 venue.
The 24-race schedule for 2026 will include the Madrid Grand Prix, which will take place from September 11–13.
The track, officially named Madring, is a hybrid layout combining permanent racing facilities with sections of public roads near the IFEMA exhibition centre. It is also just minutes from Madrid-Barajas Airport, making it one of the most accessible circuits on the calendar.
Key details about the circuit include:
This mix of urban setting and modern circuit design aims to deliver a race with high energy and easy access for fans.
Construction of Madring was awarded to Acciona and Eiffage, with a project budget of around €83 million. Work is expected to finish by May 2026, just in time for the inaugural event.
The circuit will use both permanent and temporary structures, allowing parts of it to be dismantled after the race to minimize disruption to the city.
Sustainability has been emphasized by the project's organizers as a crucial component. Fans will be encouraged to take public transportation instead of driving their own cars, recyclable materials will be used in temporary facilities, and renewable energy will be used. Madrid hopes to make its Grand Prix one of the greenest on the calendar because of the track's proximity to the airport and metro system.
Alongside Formula 1, the Madrid weekend will also feature Formula 2 and Formula 3 races, making it a full three-day motorsport festival. Tickets are expected to start as three-day passes, with single-day options possibly added later.
For fans, Madrid offers several advantages over Barcelona:
However, fans should also be aware that parts of the circuit will rely on temporary infrastructure and city roads, which could pose logistical challenges. As with any new event, the first year will be a test of how smoothly everything runs.
The Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid will usher in a new era starting in 2026. Modern amenities, excellent transit connections, and a bustling urban setting are all promised by the Madring circuit. Madrid is getting ready to write the next chapter of Spanish Formula 1, while Barcelona will always be remembered for its past.
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