Formula 1 races in Madrid this week. The Formula 1 TAG Heuer Gran Premio de España 2026 runs 11–13 September at Madring, the new circuit built around the IFEMA exhibition district, with lights out at 15:00 on Sunday 13 September. F1 Madrid 2026 is the sixteenth round of the 2026 season and the first grand prix ever held at the track. Tickets are sold as three-day passes, and official tickets are on webook.com.
What is happening at Madring on 11–13 September?
Three full days of running. Formula 1 practices twice on Friday and once on Saturday morning, qualifying is Saturday at 16:00, and the 57-lap Grand Prix starts Sunday at 15:00. Formula 2 and Formula 3 race all weekend around the F1 sessions, so a three-day pass buys a lot of track time. The full timetable below is published by Formula 1; all times are local.
Friday 11 September
- F1 Practice 1, 13:30–14:30, and F1 Practice 2, 17:00–18:00.
- Formula 3 and Formula 2 practice and qualifying fill the day from 09:55.
Saturday 12 September
- F1 Practice 3, 12:30–13:30, then F1 Qualifying, 16:00–17:00.
- Formula 3 sprint race at 11:05, Formula 2 sprint race at 14:15, and a Formula 3 feature race at 18:00 close the day.
Sunday 13 September
- Formula 3 feature race at 09:45 and the Formula 2 feature race at 11:25.
- Drivers’ parade at 13:00, national anthem at 14:44, and the Grand Prix, 57 laps, at 15:00.
What makes Madring different from any other F1 circuit?
It is brand new, and it is half street circuit, half permanent track. The layout threads 22 corners through the IFEMA fairgrounds and the surrounding roads on a lap of just under five and a half kilometres, with cars reaching around 340 km/h on the straights, according to Formula 1’s own circuit notes.
The corner everyone will talk about is La Monumental, a half-kilometre banked curve with a 24 percent gradient, the longest banked turn on the current calendar. The grandstands wrapped around it hold roughly 45,000 spectators on their own, which makes it the obvious pick if you want the most dramatic view a first-year circuit can offer.
A first edition also means nobody has seen an F1 car take these corners in anger before. Every lap of Friday practice is a genuine unknown, which is a rare thing to be able to watch.
How do you get to the circuit?
By metro or train, not by car. The organiser is blunt that there is no public parking at the circuit, and Madrid built the venue on top of its transport network, so leave the car where it is. Full access detail sits on the official circuit access page.
- Metro: Line 8 to Feria de Madrid or Mar de Cristal, Line 4 to Canillas, Mar de Cristal or San Lorenzo. From the Line 4 stations it is roughly an 18 to 20 minute walk to the gates.
- Train: Cercanías line C-1 runs direct to Valdebebas, the stop for the northern zone, with connections from Atocha, Recoletos and Nuevos Ministerios via Chamartín, and direct service from Airport Terminal 4.
- Shuttles and buses: shuttle services run from Plaza Castilla, Canillejas, Avenida de América and the Metropolitano Stadium, where a park-and-ride can be booked. Multiple EMT bus routes serve every zone of the circuit.
One practical habit worth copying from locals: check which zone your ticket sits in before choosing a station. The site is large, entrances are zoned, and the right stop saves you a long walk in September sun. If you are flying in for the weekend, compare arrivals into Madrid with the flight search on webook.com.
How much are F1 Madrid 2026 tickets and where do you buy them?
Every ticket is a three-day pass covering Friday through Sunday; the organiser’s ticketing site confirms no single-day tickets are sold. Seating runs from Pelouse, the open green areas with no assigned seat, up through Bronze, Silver and Silver Plus grandstands to Gold on the main straight with views of the pit lane and podium, plus hospitality above that.
No flat public price list has been published, and prices differ by grandstand, so treat any number you see quoted elsewhere with suspicion and check the official Madrid listing on webook.com for live availability. Demand is real: the organiser reported more than 53,000 tickets sold in the first phase, and the sections at Turn 13 and Turn 5 are the most recent additions to go on sale.
Where should you stay for the race weekend?
Madring sits on the northeast edge of the city by the exhibition district, close to the airport, while most of the places you would actually want to spend your evenings are in central Madrid, one metro ride away on Line 8. Staying central and commuting out is the comfortable play; staying near IFEMA trades atmosphere for a shorter walk. Compare both options with the hotel search on webook.com.
Can you make a longer trip of it?
September opens a strong run of European sport, and Madrid is a natural first stop. The European sports trip guide on the webook.com blog maps five bookable stops from September to November, and if you are adding a second Spanish city, the FC Barcelona home match guide covers LaLiga weekends at Spotify Camp Nou.
FAQ
What time does the F1 race in Madrid start?
The Grand Prix starts at 15:00 local time on Sunday 13 September 2026 and runs 57 laps. Support racing begins much earlier, with Formula 3 at 09:45 and Formula 2 at 11:25, and the drivers’ parade at 13:00, so plan to clear security well before midday.
How much are F1 Madrid 2026 tickets?
Tickets are sold as three-day passes covering Friday to Sunday, from open Pelouse areas up to Bronze, Silver, Silver Plus and Gold grandstands, plus hospitality. The organiser has not published a flat public price list, so check current availability and pricing on the official listing on webook.com.
Can you reach Madring by metro?
Yes. Metro Line 8 serves Feria de Madrid and Mar de Cristal, and Line 4 serves Canillas, Mar de Cristal and San Lorenzo, all roughly a 20-minute walk from the gates. Commuter rail line C-1 stops at Valdebebas for the northern zone, with direct trains from Airport Terminal 4.
Is there parking at the circuit?
No. The organiser states there is no public parking on site, with reserved spaces only for visitors with reduced mobility. Book a space at the Metropolitano Stadium park-and-ride instead, or use the shuttle buses that run from Plaza Castilla, Canillejas and Avenida de América.
Do I need to book F1 Madrid tickets in advance?
Yes. More than 53,000 tickets were sold in the first sales phase alone, and the grandstand sections at Turn 13 and Turn 5 are the most recently released additions. Book on webook.com as soon as your dates are fixed rather than waiting for race week.
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