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The Spanish capital - Madrid has been announced as the host for the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026. Formula One confirmed the development after signing a new long-term deal with IFEMA MADRID to create an all-new circuit in the Spanish capital. The new track is set to incorporate both street and non-street sections.
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The circuit will be built around the IFEMA exhibition centre with a 5.47km track, subject to FIA homologation and final design specification. The new Spanish GP track will feature 20 corners, with a projected qualifying lap time of 1 minute 32 seconds.
Possible Madrid Spanish Grand Prix layout
The new Madrid GP is set to host more than 110,000 fans per day across its various stands. Another major positive for the new Spanish Grand Prix is its public accessibility with the Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez airport being five minutes away. Similarly, the circuit is just a short commute away by Metro, train, and city lines.
An exciting new chapter for F1 in Spain: Stefano Domenicali
Talking about the Madrid expansion, President and CEO of F1, Stefano Domenicali expressed excitement. He also extended gratitude to IFEMA MADRID, the Regional Government of Madrid and the Mayor for their efforts in bringing F1 to the Spanish capital.
Domenicali said, “Madrid is an incredible city with amazing sporting and cultural heritage, and today’s announcement begins an exciting new chapter for F1 in Spain. I would like to thank the team at IFEMA MADRID, the Regional Government of Madrid and the city’s Mayor for putting together a fantastic proposal. It truly epitomises Formula 1’s vision to create a multi-day spectacle of sport and entertainment that delivers maximum value for fans and embraces innovation and sustainability.”
