GALLERY: How the new Madring circuit looks ahead of its inaugural Grand Prix

With the Spanish Grand Prix rapidly approaching, check out the latest photos of the Madring before it makes its F1 debut.

Sep 09, 2026 4:21pm UTC

16x9%20single%20image%20-%202026-09-09T161943.864.png — The Madring will host its first Grand Prix this weekend

16x9%20single%20image%20-%202026-09-09T163144.484.png — The Madring is located by the IFEMA Exhibition Centre in the north east centre of the city

16x9%20single%20image%20-%202026-09-09T162015.571.png — The Medical Car takes to the track ahead of the Spanish GP weekend

16x9%20single%20image%20-%202026-09-09T162002.207.png — The Madring pit building ahead of the weekend

16x9%20single%20image%20-%202026-09-09T162107.028.png — The circuit is 5.416km in length

16x9%20single%20image%20-%202026-09-09T162127.652.png — The final touches are put in on the start line ahead of the track's F1 debut

16x9%20single%20image%20-%202026-09-09T162030.670.png — The track is sure to provide an exciting challenge for the drivers

16x9%20single%20image%20-%202026-09-09T163709.528.png — The Madring is a part-street, part-purpose-built circuit

16x9%20single%20image%20-%202026-09-09T162049.356.png — The new event will have plenty to offer to fans

16x9%20single%20image%20-%202026-09-09T165238.379.png — It won't be long until fans get to experience F1's newest circuit

The excitement is beginning to grow as Madrid prepares to welcome Formula 1 back for the first time in over four decades, with new images emerging of the brand-new Madring circuit before the action gets underway.

Its twisty layout and combination of permanent sections and public roads will make it a unique challenge for the drivers, but few are more excited than track ambassador Carlos Sainz, who was born in the Spanish capital.

He previously got a taste of the venue earlier this season, as did Ferrari during a filming session, but it'll be a different story when all 22 competitors take to the circuit for the first time this weekend.

Check out the latest images from the Madring in the gallery above.

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