Formula 1 will visit a new circuit for the 2026 season in Spain when it lands at the new hybrid street and prominent race facility in Madrid.
Announced at the start of last season, the Madrid track will follow in the same footsteps as Singapore by having part of the facility dedicated to public roads (around 1 mile) and the rest of the 3.3 mile circuit purpose built.
It will replace the Spanish Grand Prix’s current home at the Circuit de Catalunya Barcelona, which has hosted the race since it was built in 1991.
Adjustments were made to the track to bring it back to its old specification after a chicane was installed between the original Turns 13 and 14, but the race’s popularity and lack of overtaking have led to a change.
The new track in Madrid will be built around the ground of the Institución Ferial de Madrid (IFEMA) and will see drivers reach top speeds of 190mph. According to a report from MARCA, there has already been a date set for when it will take place.
Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid set to take place in September 2026
According to the report, the race in Madrid is set to move forward with plans to hold it in the Spanish capital on September 6th next year.
There are plans to build a parking lot around the track to accommodate 10,000 vehicles, while the track will also be accessible via public transport.
Plans to construct the track will take place at the beginning of April 2026, although that could be delayed until the beginning of May if necessary.
It will be the first time that an F1 race has been held in Madrid, with the last Grand Prix close to the destination city being at Valencia in 2012.
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix set to drop off F1 calendar after 2025
There will be a big reshuffle of the F1 calendar after Liberty Media confirmed that one or more races will make way for others in the future or be the subject of rotation.
The Dutch Grand Prix will host its last race in 2026 after deciding not to renew its contract, while the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps will alternate with other European races in 2028 and 2030.
One circuit that it could end up switching with is the Turkish GP who want a return to the calendar, while the Emilia Romagna GP looks set to drop off from 2025.
France and Germany are also potential candidates that could join the rotation, while Saudi Arabia is also closing in on hosting a second Grand Prix in future.
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