A NEW CHAPTER FOR MADRID.
MADRINGMadring
Public roads meet a purpose-built venue, with a banked headline corner to make the introduction. Madrid has a very different shape this time.
THE RACE WEEKENDThe lap, in numbers.
RACE LAP RECORD
1:35.587QUALIFYING BENCHMARK
1:31.824A NEW VENUE
2026Madring’s championship debut was in 2026; Madrid’s earlier F1 races took place at Jarama.
Race lap records and qualifying laps are different measures. Facts checked 2026-11-04. Official F1 circuit facts. Qualifying benchmark source · Opening dates refer to the venue’s origins; layouts may have changed.
Where the lap is won. And lost.
THE OPENING RUN
Learn the character.
The layout mixes street-circuit surroundings with permanent sections. Its changes in elevation add another part to the challenge.
LA MONUMENTAL
Follow the banking.
The long Turn 12 is the defining landmark. Its semicircular banking makes it the natural place to watch the line develop.
THE RETURN
Finish the sequence.
The final part of the lap brings the cars back towards the pit straight. Keep the current map open to follow it.
Madrid, on your clock.
11 September – 13 September 2026
ROUND 14| Session | Track date | Track time | Your time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri 11 Sep | 13:30 | — |
| Practice 2 | Fri 11 Sep | 17:00 | — |
| Practice 3 | Sat 12 Sep | 12:30 | — |
| Qualifying | Sat 12 Sep | 16:00 | — |
| Race | Sun 13 Sep | 15:00 | — |
Saved schedule from Jolpica, checked 2026-11-04. Times may change. Track time zone: Europe/Madrid · Your time zone: your device’s time zone. Your date is shown when it differs from the track date.
Less guesswork. More racing.
GETTING IN
Start with your gate.
Check the gate and transport instructions attached to your ticket before setting off. The nearest entrance on a map may not be the entrance for your grandstand.
Allow time for the walk and security checks. Confirm current access, permitted items and accessibility arrangements with the organiser.
EVENT & ACCESS INFORMATIONCHOOSING A VIEW
Different seats. Different race.
Turn 12 is the headline viewing option. Check the current event seating map for the exact angle and access.
Check the current seating plan and the view from your exact block. Ticket categories and sightlines can change between events.
F1’S CIRCUIT & VIEWING GUIDEWhat should I check before travelling?
Your ticket gate, current transport arrangements, entry rules and weather forecast. Confirm accessibility and permitted items with the organiser.
Is the lap record the fastest lap ever driven here?
No. A race lap record is set during a Grand Prix. Qualifying laps happen under different conditions and are a separate benchmark.
