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Red Bull's F1 car completes historic journey on Madrid Metro tracks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 9:24 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Red Bull's F1 car completes historic journey on Madrid Metro tracks

Summary

Red Bull Racing took its championship-winning RB8 Formula 1 car onto the railway tracks of Madrid's Metro system on November 5, 2026. Former F1 driver Patrick Friesacher navigated the specially adapted car through underground tunnels as part of an event celebrating the return of the Spanish Grand Prix. The project, called "On Rails," was organized after a 45-year absence of the grand prix in Madrid. Engineers designed bespoke wheels for the RB8 to run on the tracks without modifications, showcasing Red Bull's innovative approach in motorsport events. The unique spectacle brought together two distinct forms of transportation.

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•Red Bull's RB8 raced through Madrid's Metro system on November 5, 2026.
•The project was named 'On Rails' and celebrated the grand prix's return.
•Patrick Friesacher drove the specially adapted RB8 during the event.
•Engineers designed custom wheels to enable the F1 car to function on rail tracks.
•The Spanish Grand Prix returned to Madrid after 45 years.

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Red Bull made motorsport history by taking its championship-winning RB8 Formula 1 car onto Madrid's Metro tracks. Driven by Patrick Friesacher, the specially adapted machine completed an incredible underground journey ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix's return.
— Yahoo Sports

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