Formula 1 heads to Madrid for the inaugural 2026 Spanish Grand Prix

Formula 1 arrives in Madrid this weekend for the Spanish Grand Prix, marking the 14th round of the 2026 season. Drivers will compete on a newly constructed circuit featuring various technical sectors and a banked turn known as La Monumental. Kimi Antonelli enters the race as the current standings leader following a victory at the Italian Grand Prix where he moved from 19th position to first. He faces competition from Mercedes teammate George Russell alongside challengers from Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull. Fans can access live coverage of all sessions, including practice, qualifying, and the race, through the F1 TV platform. In the United States, Apple TV will provide English-language broadcasts for subscribers as the official broadcaster, while global viewers retain options for various premium streaming features like 4K Ultra HD and multi-camera views.