Formula 1 debuts at the new Madring street circuit for Spanish Grand Prix

Formula 1 heads to Madrid this week for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new 3.365km Madring street circuit. The event marks the final European stop of the 2026 season and features a high-speed layout with a 24-percent gradient banked corner. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli enters the weekend with a 66-point cushion over George Russell, followed by Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. Drivers anticipate that the track design will make overtaking difficult, placing significant importance on track position during Saturday's qualifying session. Weather forecasts indicate sunny skies and air temperatures near 32C throughout the weekend. The schedule begins with practice sessions on Friday, September 11, with the main race set for Sunday, September 13 at 2pm.