The Madrid Grand Prix makes its debut on the Formula 1 calendar in 2026 as a brand-new street race in the Spanish capital.

The race takes place on the Circuito de Madring, a new street circuit located in the IFEMA-Valdebebas area of Madrid. The layout features 22 corners and is designed as a fast, modern street track.

The event is scheduled from September 11 to September 13, marking its first appearance in Formula 1.

The Madrid Grand Prix is the sixteenth round of the 2026 season and forms the final part of a triple-header alongside the Dutch Grand Prix and the Italian Grand Prix.

It is followed by the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and the Singapore Grand Prix later in the calendar.

With the addition of Madrid, Spain hosts two races on the Formula 1 calendar in 2026. The Barcelona-Catalunya race continues earlier in the season, while Madrid takes over as the official Spanish Grand Prix.

Plans for a race in Madrid date back several years. The idea of a street circuit was first proposed in 2014, with more concrete discussions taking place from 2022 onwards. The FIA granted initial approval for the project in 2023.

The circuit is built around a mix of public roads and purpose-built sections near IFEMA. As a street track, it is expected to feature tight sections, limited run-off areas and a strong emphasis on qualifying performance.

Its introduction adds another urban venue to the calendar, continuing Formula 1’s trend of hosting races in major global cities.