Circuito de Madrid (Madring)

Circuito de Madrid (Madring) – Spain's Brand-New Formula 1 Circuit in Valdebebas

From 2026, Formula 1 has a new home in Spain: the Circuito de Madrid, officially branded Madring, is located in the Valdebebas district in northeastern Madrid – built directly on the grounds of the IFEMA exhibition centre and just a five-minute drive from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Starting with the 2026 season, this brand-new circuit takes over the Spanish Grand Prix from the long-standing Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, marking Formula 1's return to Madrid for the first time since the Circuito del Jarama last hosted a race in 1981.

Key Facts

• Opened: May 2026 (Formula 1 debut scheduled for September 2026)
• Track length: 5.416 km (3.365 miles), 22 turns
• Design: Jarno Zaffelli / Studio Dromo, developed in coordination with the FIA
• Capacity: 110,000 spectators at launch, expandable to up to 140,000 within five years
• Contract: ten-year Formula 1 deal running from 2026 to 2035

Design and Layout

The Madring combines public roads with purpose-built circuit sections – a hybrid concept similar to the Miami International Autodrome. Its centrepiece is the banked corner known as “La Monumental”, with roughly 24 degrees of banking across about 500 metres. Between turns 5 and 6 the track climbs around 10 metres (an 8% gradient), drivers are expected to reach top speeds of up to 340 km/h at turn 4, before braking hard from 320 km/h to 100 km/h into the opening chicane. Another first: Madring will feature the first fully covered paddock in Formula 1 history.

Significance for Formula 1

• Formula 1: host of the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026
• Support races: FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3
• Replaces: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, home of the Spanish GP since 1991
• Historic: Madrid's first Formula 1 race since the Circuito del Jarama in 1981

Location and Getting There

The official address is Avda. del Partenón 5, 28042 Madrid. Metro Line 8 (Nuevos Ministerios – Aeropuerto T4) stops directly at the South Gate of the IFEMA site, while Cercanías train line C1 serves the Valdebebas station. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is only about a 5-minute drive away. Parking is intentionally limited – organisers expect around 90% of visitors to arrive by public transport. A race weekend in Madrid pairs perfectly with a city break in the Spanish capital.

Frequently asked questions about the Circuito de Madrid (Madring)

When does the Formula 1 race in Madrid take place?
You can find the current dates of the race weekend in the 'Next events' section on this page.

How long is the Circuito de Madrid?
The Madring is 5.416 km long and runs over 22 turns.

Which is the best grandstand at the Circuito de Madrid?
The spectacle comes from the banked corner "La Monumental", with roughly 24 degrees of banking across about 500 metres. Turn 4, where drivers are expected to reach up to 340 km/h, and the opening chicane, where they brake hard from 320 km/h to 100 km/h, also offer thrilling vantage points.

How many spectators does the Circuito de Madrid hold?
The circuit holds 110,000 spectators at launch, with an expansion to up to 140,000 planned within five years.

How do I get to the Circuito de Madrid?
Metro Line 8 (Nuevos Ministerios – Aeropuerto T4) stops directly at the South Gate of the IFEMA site, while Cercanías train line C1 serves the Valdebebas station. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is only about a 5-minute drive away. As parking is intentionally limited, arriving by public transport is recommended.