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Ferrari to test at Madring before Spanish GP in September

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Ferrari to test at Madring before Spanish GP in September

Summary

Ferrari will conduct a filming day at the new Madring circuit in Madrid on Thursday. This event marks the first time an F1 car, the SF-26, will take to the road before the track hosts its inaugural Spanish Grand Prix from September 11-13. The Madring is replacing Barcelona as the venue for the race, indicating a significant shift in the F1 calendar. The testing at this new location highlights Ferrari's preparations for a competitive performance in the upcoming event.

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Key Details

•Ferrari to test on new Madring circuit this Thursday
•SF-26 to be the first F1 car on the track
•Madring will host its first F1 race in September
•Madring replaces Barcelona as the Spanish GP venue
•Ferrari aims to refine performance before the race

Latest Updates

8:40 AMMotorsport.com — Ferrari to become first F1 team to test at the Madring ahead of Spanish GP
8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Ferrari to become first F1 team to test at the Madring ahead of Spanish GP

What they're saying

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Ferrari is set for a filming day this week at the new home of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, Motorsport.com has learned. The Scuderia will take to the Madrid street track on Thursday, labelled ‘Madring’, which is set to host its first grand prix on 11-13 September after replacing Barcelona as the Spanish GP venue. It will see the SF-26 become the first F1 car to run on the Madrid ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com