2026 Spanish Grand Prix
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After more than thirty years in Barcelona, the Spanish Grand Prix moves to Madrid in 2026. The new circuit is located at the IFEMA Madrid exhibition space in the northeast of the Spanish capital, close to the city’s international airport. The 5.416km MADRING circuit features twenty-two corners, including La Monumental, which at 550 metres long will become F1’s longest banked corner. Choose from Bronze, Silver and Gold Grandstand tickets or upgrade to a choice of premium hospitality suites at the MADRING. Tickets are still available for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.
Accessing the MADRING
- Location Map: MADRING Circuit
- Driving & Parking: No on-site parking is available for purchase at the MADRING. Off-site parking is available at the nearby Riyadh Air Metropolitan Stadium with shuttle services to the track. 3-day tickets are available for €75 via this link.
- Public Transport: The organisers recommend coming to the MADRING via public transport. Several metro stations are located near the MADRING, including Feria de Madrid, Canillas, Mar de Cristal and San Lorenzo. A taxi stand is also located at the Feria de Madrid metro station. You can also get to the circuit via regular train on the C1 line to Valdebebas station. The circuit precinct is large and separated into distinct south and north sections, so it’s worth checking the promoter website for recommended public transport options for your seats.
- Entrance Gates & Opening Times: Gates are open from 08:00-20:00 on all three days at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, though some hospitality suites may close later. There are six main access gates at the MADRING (Gates A, B, C, D, E, F), some of which have additional entry points. Check the circuit map for the best entry gate based on your ticket type. Prohibited items at the MADRING are listed (point 34) in the Terms and Conditions.
F1 Paddock Club at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix
The F1 Paddock Club at the MADRING is situated on the inside of the start-finish straight, occupying two floors above the team garages. It offers views of the start-finish straight, podium and pit lane at the MADRING.
- Finding the Paddock Club, Parking & Shuttles: The main entrance of the Paddock Club at the MADRING is located in the middle of the structure on the inside of the track, close to the main F1 PAddock entrance. The closest metro station is Feria de Madrid, which also offers a taxi stand and the closest entry is via Gate B1 . More information will be available closer to race weekend.
- Paddock Club Map:The Paddock Club is entered via the Club Lounge (common area for all Paddock Club guests) on the ground floor in the middle of the structure. Private suites are located on levels one and two. Check the map and find your suite here.
- Paddock Club Schedule: The Paddock Club is open on Friday from 09:45-20:00, Saturday from 10:45-19:00 and Sunday from 09:45-17:30. Timings for pit lane walks and track tours are also listed. Download the Paddock Club schedule for the MADRING here.
- F1 Paddock Club App: We recommend downloading the official app for the guest guide and latest trackside updates. You will also need the app in order to enter the daily ballot for track tours and other Paddock Club experiences with limited capacity. Download here: Apple / Google Play
F1 Experiences at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Experiences offers grandstand and hospitality packages in Madrid, including Champions Club and F1 Paddock Club. Last-minute packages are still available for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix: Madrid Ticket Packages
Already secured your Official Ticket Package for the MADRING? Meet times, experience details and frequently asked questions can be found on the guest information page.
2026 Spanish Grand Prix Weekend Schedule
Formula 2 and Formula 3 race alongside Formula 1 for the inaugural race at the MADRING. Local F1 times for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix are listed below. The full on-track timetable is available here.
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Friday, September 11
- 13:30-14:30: Free Practice 1
- 17:00-18:00: Free Practice 2
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Saturday, September 12
- 12:30-13:30: Free Practice 3
- 16:00-17:00: Qualifying
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Sunday, September 13
- 15:00-17:00: Formula 1 Tag Heuer Gran Premio De Espana 2026 (57 laps or 120 minutes)
Trackside Entertainment at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix
- Fan Zone: The MADRING Circuit is separated into six distinct fan zones: Bulevar Cibeles, Bulevar Sol, Barrio, Monumental, Distrito and La Milla. In most cases, you will only be able to enter the zone where your grandstand or hospitality suite are located. As well as food and drink concessions, fan zones will have merch stalls, interactive exhibits and stages for live music, DJs and appearances by the F1 drivers.
- Food & Drink: Food and drink concessions are located in all of the fan zones at the Madring, as well as near most of the grandstands. The trackside food will be ‘inspired by Madrid cuisine as well as international options.’ Free water refill stations are also located throughout the circuit precinct. You are not allowed to enter the MADRING with ‘bottles, cans, glass vessels or your own food and drink,’ though the organisers have confirmed that fans will be able to bring in one plastic water bottle up to one litre in size.
- Payment: Payment at the track will be via MAD-Coins, the circuit’s virtual currency, which have a nominal value of €1 and can be purchased in advance. Not yet confirmed, but it’s expected that most vendors inside the circuit will also accept card payments.
- Trackside Concerts: Local artists and DJs will be performing across the weekend on stages in the various fan zones at the MADRING. The full schedule, including when the F1 drivers will be appearing, will be available closer to race weekend on the MADRING website.
Please Note: This information is correct at the time of publishing and subject to change. We are not responsible for any inaccurate information displayed.