Hamilton and Leclerc set for landmark Madring filming day on F1's newest track

Ferrari is set to complete a filming day at the newest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar in two days' time. The Madring circuit begins hosting the Spanish Grand Prix in 2026. The Formula 1 weekend at the track is scheduled to take place from 11 to 13 September.

After both drivers stood on the podium at Silverstone, Leclerc and Hamilton will become the first drivers to complete a full lap of the Madring circuit in a current Formula 1 car. Previously, in 2025, Carlos Sainz completed a showrun in a Williams on one of the circuit's straights before driving a Mustang around the full layout earlier this year.

The seven-time world champion said Leclerc "migrated" towards his setup approach before his first win of the season at the British Grand Prix.

Hamilton explained: "Up until now, we really have been making such great progress. And what gives me confidence is coming into this weekend, the simulator said that we should start in a much different place with the set-up, and my engineers and I decided to stay within the direction that we would normally go.

"We've got to continue to bring upgrades. Spa is going to be long straights, but ultimately, I've got to do a better job than I did this weekend," the seven-time F1 world champion concluded.