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Track Info
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Type | Street Circuit (new for 2026) |
| Length | TBC (estimated 5.4 km / 3.36 miles) |
| Turns | TBC |
| Capacity | TBC |
| Opened | 2026 (inaugural race) |
Track Characteristics
The Madrid Street Circuit will be a brand-new addition to the Formula 1 calendar in 2026, bringing Grand Prix racing to the Spanish capital for the first time. The circuit is being designed around the IFEMA exhibition complex in northeastern Madrid, with the layout expected to feature a mix of high-speed sections and technical street circuit corners. The venue aims to combine modern circuit design with the energy and culture of one of Europe's great cities.
While full layout details are still being finalized, the circuit is expected to feature several long straights with DRS zones to promote overtaking, combined with tight, technical sections through the IFEMA grounds. The design is being created with modern F1 racing in mind, learning from the successes and criticisms of recent street circuit additions to the calendar.
Madrid brings significant star power to the calendar. The city is a global hub for sport and culture, home to Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid football clubs, and has a built-in audience of passionate Spanish fans. With Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz both Spanish drivers, the event is expected to generate enormous interest and sell out quickly.
Getting There
| Nearest Airport | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD), directly adjacent to the IFEMA complex. |
| Nearest City | Madrid (the circuit is in the IFEMA complex in northeastern Madrid, well connected by metro and road) |
2026 Event Info
| Race Name | Madrid Grand Prix |
| Round | 14 of 22 |
| Sprint Weekend | No |
| TV | Apple TV |
Track Record
| Lap Record | N/A - New circuit for 2026 |
| Record Holder | To be set in 2026 |
What to Expect
As a brand-new venue, the Madrid Grand Prix will write its own history starting in 2026. Here is what fans can anticipate:
- Spanish Pride: With Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) and Carlos Sainz racing in front of their home fans in the capital city, expect electric atmosphere and passionate support throughout the weekend.
- Modern Facilities: The IFEMA complex is one of Europe's largest exhibition centers, offering excellent infrastructure for hospitality, paddock access, and fan zones.
- Urban Spectacle: The street circuit setting in a major European capital will provide dramatic backdrops and bring the race to the heart of the city.
- Transport Links: The venue's proximity to Madrid-Barajas airport and excellent metro connections should make it one of the most accessible new venues on the calendar.
Track Facts
- Madrid will be the first new European city to host an F1 race since Baku (2016) and the first in a Western European capital in decades.
- Spain will briefly have two F1 races in 2026, with Barcelona also on the calendar.
- The IFEMA complex hosted COP25, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, in 2019 and regularly hosts major international events.
- Madrid is only the third Spanish city to host F1, after Barcelona and Valencia (which hosted the European GP from 2008-2012).
Get Tickets
Tickets available at the official F1 website