September 13, 2026
Sun, Sep 13 · 3:00 PM CEST
2026 Formula 1 · Round 14
Spanish Grand Prix 2026 Schedule, Times & Results
Madrid's MADRING has no back catalogue of F1 races to copy. From September 11-13, fans and teams learn the 5.4-kilometre debut together: 22 corners, 57 race laps, heavy braking and six committed seconds around the 24%-banked La Monumental.
Round 14
Sep 11–Sep 13, 2026
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Practice 1Fri, Sep 11 · 11:30 UTC
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Madrid, Spain
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Three practice sessions lead into qualifying and the Grand Prix.
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Spanish Grand Prix 2026 Schedule
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FP1
Practice 1
The opening practice session for first setup runs and an early look at track conditions.
StartFri, Sep 11 · 11:30 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-09-11T12:30:00Z
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StartFri, Sep 11 · 15:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-09-11T16:00:00Z
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StartSat, Sep 12 · 10:30 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-09-12T11:30:00Z
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StartSat, Sep 12 · 14:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-09-12T15:00:00Z
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StartSun, Sep 13 · 13:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-09-13T15:00:00Z
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What to Know About the Spanish Grand Prix 2026
La Monumental builds the speed; Turn 13 demands the stop
The new hybrid circuit mixes permanent sections around IFEMA with an urban stretch and a 1.3-kilometre longest straight. Its signature Turn 12, La Monumental, is about 550 metres long and banked at 24%. Drivers then brake for Turn 13 from more than 300 km/h to roughly 140 km/h before the fast Valdebebas links.
- Turn 1 opens the lap with a major braking and overtaking opportunity.
- Turns 13 and 17 are the clearest attacks after the circuit's fastest sequences.
FP1 is discovery, FP2 is the first reliable comparison
There is no established Grand Prix setup or historic tyre pattern for MADRING. Friday begins with surface grip, kerb use, cooling and ride-height discovery. By FP2, longer runs should show whether the fast banked and linked sections create more tyre stress than simulations predicted; Saturday then tests how much the new surface continues to improve.
- Treat early FP1 order cautiously while teams calibrate simulations against the real track.
- Qualifying may reward the latest clean run if the surface gains grip rapidly.
The two spectator areas do not connect inside the circuit
A MADRING ticket assigns the spectator to either North or South, and the organiser says fans cannot cross between them after entry. Valdebebas commuter rail is the principal stop for North; Feria de Madrid metro is the principal stop for South. Checking the ticket zone before boarding is therefore more important than choosing the geographically closest station.
- Use the current official map to match stand, entrance and Fan Zone before race morning.
- Do not follow a friend to the opposite zone expecting to walk across inside the venue.
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Official event name: FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2026
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Official Spanish Grand Prix 2026 Information
Race times and results on this page are paired with official championship and event-organiser information. Always recheck the organiser before travelling because gates, transport and event activities can change.
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Spanish Grand Prix 2026 FAQ
Is the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix the first F1 race at MADRING?
Yes. The September 11-13 event is the Formula 1 World Championship debut for Madrid's 5.4-kilometre, 22-corner MADRING circuit.
What is La Monumental at MADRING?
La Monumental is Turn 12, a roughly 550-metre semicircular corner with 24% banking. Drivers are expected to spend about six seconds in the corner before braking heavily for Turn 13.
When is the Spanish Grand Prix 2026?
The race weekend runs Sep 11–Sep 13, 2026. The Grand Prix is scheduled for Sun, Sep 13 · 3:00 PM CEST.
What time does the Spanish Grand Prix start?
The race starts at Sun, Sep 13 · 3:00 PM CEST. Use the timezone controls above for US Eastern, Central, Pacific, UK or track time.
Is the Spanish Grand Prix a Sprint weekend?
No. It follows the standard FP1, FP2, FP3, qualifying and race format.
Where can I find the Spanish Grand Prix results?
Result links will appear beside each session after its classification is available.