Formulation 1 heads to Madrid this weekend as the brand new Madring circuit makes its debut because the host of the Spanish Grand Prix.
It marks the primary time Madrid has appeared on the Formulation 1 calendar since Jarama in 1981, with the brand new circuit on the outskirts of Spain’s capital changing Barcelona as Spanish GP host. Barcelona stays on the calendar beneath a brand new occasion title after holding its 2026 race in June.
Kimi Antonelli arrives answerable for the championship after profitable at Monza, the place he stretched his lead over Mercedes team-mate George Russell to 66 factors. Russell has admitted the title combat is now firmly in Antonelli’s arms, whereas Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc head to Madrid with Ferrari beneath scrutiny after their first-lap conflict in Italy.
The most important unknown would be the Madring itself. The brand new circuit combines public roads and bespoke high-speed sections, with restricted runoff in locations and the steeply banked ‘La Monumental’ curve anticipated to draw loads of consideration. After an F3 take a look at produced 19 pink flags, drivers and groups shall be cautious of low grip, observe evolution and the chance of disruption through the opening day.
Friday brings two observe classes, with free observe 1 adopted by free observe 2 later within the afternoon. Right here is all the pieces it’s essential to know forward of Friday’s operating on the Spanish GP.
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How can I watch the F1 Spanish GP?
Broadcast protection of Formulation 1 varies by area. In america, Apple TV is the first broadcast companion for the 2026 season, with all classes accessible on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV stays the sequence’ world subscription streaming service.
For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports activities continues because the championship’s unique broadcaster, exhibiting each session stay all through the 2026 season. F1 protection may also be streamed through Sky Go or NOW, with highlights accessible free-to-air on Channel 4.
Motorsport.com will present stay protection and updates all through the Spanish GP weekend.
F1 Spanish GP Friday schedule
Instances native to Madrid:
Friday, September 11 — free observe 1 — 1:30pm CEST
Friday, September 11 — free observe 2 — 5:00pm CEST
For UK viewers:
Friday, September 11 — free observe 1 — 12:30pm BST
Friday, September 11 — free observe 2 — 4:00pm BST
For US Japanese Time viewers:
Friday, September 11 — free observe 1 — 7:30am ET
Friday, September 11 — free observe 2 — 11:00am ET
F1 Spanish GP full weekend schedule
All occasions native to Madrid:
Friday, September 11 — free observe 1 — 1:30pm CEST
Friday, September 11 — free observe 2 — 5:00pm CEST
Saturday, September 12 — free observe 3 — 12:30pm CEST
Saturday, September 12 — qualifying — 4:00pm CEST
Sunday, September 13 — 2026 Spanish Grand Prix — 3:00pm CEST
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Photograph by: Alex Bierens de Haan / LAT Pictures through Getty Pictures
Spanish GP Friday climate forecast
Friday is predicted to be very heat and sunny in Madrid, with temperatures climbing to round 31C.
That ought to give groups dry and steady operating for each observe classes, however the warmth may make tyre behaviour, cooling and brake administration necessary early themes. With Madring internet hosting its first Formulation 1 weekend, Friday can even be essential for understanding grip ranges, observe evolution and the way shortly drivers can construct confidence close to the partitions.
Saturday is predicted to be very heat and sunny for ultimate observe and qualifying.
Sunday is forecast to be hotter for the Spanish Grand Prix, so race tempo, tyre life and cooling may all develop into main components.
Spanish GP observe details
Circuit: Madring
Location: Madrid, Spain
Occasion: Spanish GP
Circuit kind: hybrid of public roads and bespoke high-speed sections
Friday classes: free observe 1 and free observe 2
Saturday classes: free observe 3 and qualifying
Race: Sunday, September 13
Madring is a brand new Formulation 1 venue with a mixture of public-road sections, high-speed corners, restricted runoff and the steeply banked La Monumental curve, making observe evolution, confidence and clear execution particularly necessary.
2026 Formulation 1 driver and workforce roster
*Hadjar is injured for the Spanish GP, so is changed by Lawson at Crimson Bull, with Yuki Tsunoda stepping in at Racing Bulls.
Images from F1 Spanish GP – Thursday
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