Spanish Grand Prix
Madrid, Spain11–13 Sept
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Drivers have been putting in the mileage in the sims as they prepare to tackle the brand-new track ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
Opens on Formula 1 in a new tabLive coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
Opens on Formula 1 in a new tabSpeaking ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, Lando Norris believes his McLaren is not good enough everywhere to challenge for this year's title.
Opens on Formula 1 in a new tabGeorge Russell was pragmatic about his championship hopes when he faced the media in Madrid ahead of the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the new track.
Opens on Formula 1 in a new tabMax Verstappen and Liam Lawson have rated Red Bull's chances at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, with the Madring set to host its inaugural Formula 1 event.
Opens on Formula 1 in a new tabGeorge Russell has another opportunity to cut the gap to Kimi Antonelli at the Spanish Grand Prix, but insists that he’s remaining realistic about his chances.
Opens on Formula 1 in a new tabThe drivers have offered their reactions to the purpose-built Madring before they take to the circuit for the first time.
Opens on Formula 1 in a new tabGeorge Russell finished fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, heading Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli as drivers sampled the Madring for the first time.
Opens on Formula 1 in a new tabThe Madring hosts its first ever F1 Grand Prix weekend as the sport's drivers prepare to take on a brand-new circuit.
Opens on Formula 1 in a new tabCharles Leclerc will be down on power compared to Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton in Madrid.
Opens on Crash in a new tabLive coverage of Friday at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix
Opens on Crash in a new tabThe FIA stewards have launched a double investigation at the Madring.
Opens on PlanetF1 in a new tabThe top four teams have opted to bring developments to the first Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit in Madrid.
Opens on Racer in a new tabFormula 1 drivers had their first taste of the new Madring when practice for the Spanish Grand Prix began today.
Opens on RaceFans in a new tabFormer Formula 1 driver and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer believes Ferrari has missed its window to prioritise Lewis Hamilton's championship bid, arguing that the Maranello outfit has already allowed its title hopes to slip away. The Fred Vasseur-led team arrived at the Spanish Grand Prix on the back…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tab"That's just nasty."
Opens on PlanetF1 in a new tabGeorge Russell led his Mercedes F1 team-mate Kimi Antonelli in first practice for the Spanish GP at the Madring
Opens on The Race in a new tabGeorge Russell was quickest for Mercedes as the new Madring circuit held its first official Formula 1 practice session.
Opens on RaceFans in a new tabGeorge Russell led the first Formula 1 practice session at Spain’s new Madring temporary circuit in Madrid ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli.
Opens on Racer in a new tabLewis Hamilton had four incidents at the Madring in FP1 as he annoyed rivals.
Opens on PlanetF1 in a new tabA complete rundown of the F1 results from FP1 at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
Opens on PlanetF1 in a new tabMercedes’ George Russell was fastest in the first-ever Formula 1 session at the brand-new Madring track – first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix. Twenty out of 22 cars took to the brand-new track within the first 100 seconds of the session, with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto emerging some…
Opens on Autosport in a new tabFull results from Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, Round 14 of the 2026 F1 world championship.
Opens on Crash in a new tabMercedes enjoyed a strong start to the Spanish Grand Prix weekend at the new Madrid track.
Opens on Crash in a new tabMercedes’ George Russell was fastest in the first-ever Formula 1 session at the brand-new Madring track – Free Practice 1 for the Spanish Grand Prix. Twenty out of 22 cars took to the brand-new track within the first 100 seconds of the session, with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto emerging…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabGeorge Russell led a Mercedes one-two in a calmer-than-expected first practice session at the new Spanish Grand Prix venue in Madrid
Opens on The Race in a new tabGeorge Russell leads Kimi Antonelli and the Ferraris as Formula 1 gets its first running at the Madring.
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Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabFormer Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has claimed that while George Russell is "trying to overanalyse everything" behind the wheel, his team-mate and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli is allowing his driving to unfold naturally. As the drivers arrive in Madrid for the inaugural…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabYuki Tsunoda has another roll of the Formula 1 dice this weekend in Madrid, standing in at Racing Bulls for Liam Lawson, who is getting another outing at Red Bull racing in place of the injured Isack Hadjar. The new track will be another stern challenge for Tsuonda, who hadn’t experienced the…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabCampos Racing’s Nikola Tsolov made a strong start to his Madrid weekend by topping the timesheets in Free Practice for the Formula 2 races on the new Madring temporary circuit in Madrid. The championship leader set the pace with a 1m47.059s to lead Van Amersfoort Racing duo Nico Varrone and...
Opens on Racer in a new tabLive commentary of FP1 at the new Madring circuit.
Opens on PlanetF1 in a new tabWill Buxton has faced significant backlash after questioning the timing of Williams' Madrid throwback livery...
Opens on PlanetF1 in a new tabThe Madring is the first new addition to the calendar since Vegas in 2023.
Opens on PlanetF1 in a new tabTasanapol Inthraphuvasak escaped injury after his ART Grand Prix car struck the Turn 19 barrier, caught fire and caused Madring's first red flag of the race weekend.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabRed flags have been expected at the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
Opens on Crash in a new tabMercedes leads the way with upgrades for Madrid.
Opens on PlanetF1 in a new tabWilliams has thrown back to 1981 with its retro look for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Opens on Crash in a new tabFirst onboard lap of Formula 1's tight, twisty new Madring circuit
Opens on RaceFans in a new tabLewis Hamilton says Ferrari got “hardly any” advantage from trialling Formula 1’s new Madring track ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. The Scuderia performed a filming day at Madrid’s street circuit in July, running its SF-26, with regulations allowing for 200km’s worth of running on…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tab"It's a proper track, and it's a bit scary."
Opens on PlanetF1 in a new tabFormula 1's arrival in Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix has prompted several drivers to introduce special helmet designs for the inaugural event. Set around the IFEMA exhibition centre, the new Madring circuit will host the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time. Ahead of the race weekend, home…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabWilliams will be sporting a one-off 1981-inspired livery on its FW48 at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The special white, green and navy blue colourway pays homage to the FW07C, the car that claimed the constructors' championship in 1981. Interestingly, that year also marks the last…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabFallout from Ferrari's Monza disaster and intrigue (or perhaps trepidation) over the Madring track headline our learnings from day one in Spain
Opens on The Race in a new tabDrivers have given their initial impressions of the Madring circuit
Opens on Crash in a new tabWhen Max Verstappen was asked during the Dutch media session in Monza whether he now thinks he might not win a single race this Formula 1 season – which would be the first time since his debut year in 2015 – a telling response followed: "I'm obviously never going to say that out loud!" Read Also…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabFormula 1 heads to Madrid this weekend as the new Madring circuit makes its debut as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix. It marks the first time Madrid has appeared on the Formula 1 calendar since Jarama in 1981, with the new circuit on the outskirts of Spain’s capital replacing Barcelona as…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabF1 drivers are bracing to drive the "scary" and "crazy" Madring for the first time, with expectations it will be the "most complicated" track of the year
Opens on The Race in a new tabFormula 1's inaugural visit to Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix will feature a new payment system for fans attending the race weekend called MAD-Coins. The 14th round of the 2026 season, taking place from 11-13 September, marks F1's debut at the new Madring circuit. Organisers have implemented a…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tab"I'll put my money on a red flag, that's for sure," said Pierre Gasly when asked what he thought of Formula 1's new Madring street circuit. Risk and difficulty level have been the common denominators in conversation with drivers about the Spanish Grand Prix track and its layout. Well perhaps not…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tab"I'll put my money on a red flag, that's for sure," said Pierre Gasly when asked what he thought of Formula 1's new Madring street circuit. Risk and difficulty level have been the common denominators in conversation with drivers about the Spanish Grand Prix track and its layout. Well perhaps not…
Opens on Autosport in a new tabFormula 1 drivers had their first look at the completed Madring today ahead of the start of practice for the Spanish Grand Prix tomorrow.
Opens on RaceFans in a new tabFormula 1 has unveiled the trophy for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid and fans have been quick to share their thoughts on the design. This weekend's Spanish Grand Prix marks the series' first visit to the semi-street circuit. Event organisers unveiled the trophy, which is based on the…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabAudi junior Freddie Slater has leapt to the defence of the Madring.
Opens on PlanetF1 in a new tabSpain GP - Thursday Press Conference
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabMcLaren is parking its H-wing concept for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with its version of the rotating Formula 1 rear wing set to return in Baku. The Woking-based team had been working on its own interpretation of the rear wing, which rotates 180 degrees between Corner Mode and…
Opens on Autosport in a new tabMax Verstappen has given his initial impression of the new Spanish Grand Prix venue.
Opens on Crash in a new tabMcLaren is parking its H-wing concept for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with its version of the rotating Formula 1 rear wing set to return in Baku. The Woking-based team had been working on its own interpretation of the rear wing, which rotates 180 degrees between Corner Mode and…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabFerrari has been forced to alter it's line-up on numerous previous ocassions.
Opens on Crash in a new tabMax Verstappen expects Madring to be difficult to master and says its angled braking zones may leave drivers with fewer realistic opportunities to pass.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabPirelli has selected its C2, C3 and C4 tires for Madring, where new asphalt and the long banked Monumental corner leave Friday practice carrying an unusually large workload.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabFor the first time since 2023, Formula 1 is set to make its debut on a brand-new circuit. The Madring, located in Madrid, will host the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix this weekend. In line with many new circuits of the last 15 years, this is a so-called ‘street circuit’, although it is of a particular…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabHere are five key impressions from F1's first new circuit in three years...
Opens on The Race in a new tabWill the Madring prove a challenge for drivers? Can either of Spain's drivers score a point at home? Here are the talking points for this weekend's race.
Opens on RaceFans in a new tabAs Formula 1 debuts in Madrid, Audi's first F1 protege will be vying to maintain his 100% title-winning streak on the undercard in the Formula 3 title-decider
Opens on The Race in a new tabFormula 1 will welcome a new host of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend as the Madring will make its debut on the outskirts of Spain’s capital city. It is replacing previous Spanish GP holder Barcelona, which is still on the F1 calendar but under a new name having hosted its 2026 race in June…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabMadrid has been dubbed a potential "car killer" ahead of its F1 debut this weekend.
Opens on Crash in a new tabWilliams will race a white, green and navy FW48 at Madring, linking Formula 1's return to the Spanish capital with the team's last appearance there in 1981.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabCarlos Sainz says Madring combines the intensity of Baku and Jeddah, with driver confidence likely to decide how quickly the new circuit comes alive.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabDAZN has extended its Formula 1 broadcast agreement in Spain, Portugal and Andorra for four more seasons, retaining every session and the principal support categories.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabFACUA has asked Spain's consumer ministry to investigate Madring rules barring spectators from bringing their own food and drinks into the circuit.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabThis weekend's Madrid Grand Prix boasts a new circuit likened to Monaco, Macau and Jeddah. But there are also concerns about its 'car killer' characteristics
Opens on The Race in a new tabFerrari Formula 1 junior Tuukka Taponen has described the new Madring circuit as “quite physical” and “very demanding”, explaining how tough perfection is to reach there. Taponen and other Formula 3 drivers were out on track for a two-day test at Madrid’s new circuit on 24-25 August, and the scale…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabMadrid's inaugural Grand Prix has reached capacity, while Stefano Domenicali says the new Madring circuit could also become a Formula 1 pre-season testing venue.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabCharles Leclerc managed to avoid engine damage in his high-speed crash at Monza so will not receive a grid penalty for this weekend’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver retired on lap two of the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after losing control of his car through the Parabolic at more…
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Opens on FIA in a new tabMadrid's 10-year tenure of the Spanish Grand Prix, taking over the moniker from the now biennial Barcelona race, is Formula 1's latest effort to bring its series to urban population centres. It does so for 57 laps on a two-headed monster of a circuit that will take drivers and teams some time to…
Opens on Autosport in a new tabMadrid's 10-year tenure of the Spanish Grand Prix, taking over the moniker from the now biennial Barcelona race, is Formula 1's latest effort to bring its series to urban population centres. It does so for 57 laps on a two-headed monster of a circuit that will take drivers and teams some time to…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabWilliams to run livery based on 1981 design at Spanish Grand Prix
Opens on RaceFans in a new tabCharles Leclerc has been cleared to race in Madrid after further checks found no injury from his heavy Monza accident, while Ferrari assesses his new power unit.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabFormula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali expects the walls and unfamiliar banking at Madring to punish mistakes when the circuit stages its first Grand Prix.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabMike Krack expects Madring's mixed layout to expose Aston Martin's power deficit less severely than Monza, while the team waits for Fernando Alonso's decision on his future.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabRed Bull will keep Liam Lawson alongside Max Verstappen in Madrid while Isack Hadjar continues his recovery from a wrist injury.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabIt's race week! Formula 1 heads to the new Madring this weekend. Here's how to watch the Spanish Grand Prix and more.
Opens on RaceFans in a new tabIsack Hadjar requires more time to recover from his wrist injury, which will see the Frenchman sit out his third consecutive grand prix at this weekend's Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. Liam Lawson will return to the RB22 to partner Max Verstappen, while Yuki Tsunoda gets another race with…
Opens on Autosport in a new tabRed Bull has confirmed Isack Hadjar will require more time to recover from his wrist injury, which will see the Frenchman sit out his third consecutive grand prix at this weekend's Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. Liam Lawson will return to the RB22 to partner Max Verstappen, while Yuki…
Opens on Motorsport.com in a new tabRed Bull will wait for another medical assessment before deciding whether Isack Hadjar has recovered sufficiently from his wrist injury to race in Madrid.
Opens on GrandPrix.com in a new tabCarlos Sainz says the Madring looks difficult and spectacular but believes Formula 1 must wait before deciding whether it deserves James Vowles' 'car killer' warning.
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