Formula 1 is going to a brand-new venue in 2026, as the Spanish Grand Prix will now be held in Madridring.
The oldest and most historic races of Formula 1 will now be leaving the familiar surroundings of Barcelona-Catalunya and will move to Spain’s capital.
This marks a very significant moment for both F1 and F1 fans.
The 16th round of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, the Spanish Grand Prix, is going to play an important role in both title battles as teams enter the final stretch of the season.
When Is The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix?
The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix will take place from September 11 to September 13, serving as Round 16 of the Formula 1 season.
Teams will have two practice sessions on Friday before returning for final practice and qualifying on Saturday. The race itself will take place on Sunday evening local time.
Full F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2026 Schedule
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 12 June | 17:00 – 18:00 |
| Practice 2 | 12 June | 20:30 – 21:30 |
| Practice 3 | 13 June | 16:00 – 17:00 |
| Qualifying | 13 June | 19:30 – 20:30 |
| Race | 14 June | 18:30 |
A New Era Begins At Madridring
The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix is going to be the one to be held at the new Madridring circuit. This is a change because the Spanish Grand Prix has been held at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for a long time. Now, Formula 1 is moving the Grand Prix to a place that is closer to the capital of Spain.
This is a deal because it gives fans a whole new circuit to look at. For a time, Barcelona has been a very important place for Formula 1 teams to test and race, so now Madridring is a new challenge for Formula 1, and it will be a modern and exciting place to watch a race.
The Spanish Grand Prix is one of the few races of the season.
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As the teams do not know much about the Madridring circuit, the practice sessions will be very important. The teams will have to work to get their cars set up just right.
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