Race Weekend
Weekend Starts
Friday, 11 September 2026
Race Day
Sunday, 13 September 2026
Race Time
13:00:00 (UK)
Sprint
No
Days Until Race
180 days
About
Circuit Information
IFEMA Madrid Street Circuit
Circuit Type
Street
Grandstands
Currently designated as IFEMA North, Valdebebas Curve, and the Main Straight StadiumLocation
Location fact
The track actually passes through two tunnels as it transitions between the exhibition grounds and the public roads of Valdebebas.Address
IFEMA Madrid, Av. del Partenón, 5, 28042 Madrid, Spain
Interactive map coming soon
Travel Information
Airlines: Fly to Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which is literally 10 minutes from the track.
Trains: The Feria de Madrid station (Line 8) is the primary hub. It connects directly to the city center (Nuevos Ministerios).
Roads: The M-40 and M-11 motorways provide direct access, though public transport is highly encouraged.
Local Transport: Over 90% of fans are expected to arrive via Madrid’s efficient Metro and bus network.
Fan Culture, Viewing & Weather
Fan Culture: Expect a "Fiesta" atmosphere with late-night fan zones. The "Fernando Alonso" and "Carlos Sainz" fervor will be at an all-time high.
Best Viewing: The Valdebebas Curve (Turn 10) will be the most iconic spot, watching cars take the 24% gradient at 300km/h.
Weather: September in Madrid is warm and dry, typically around 26°C.
UK TV Times
| Session | Date | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri 11 Sep | 12:00 | 12:30 |
| Practice 2 | Fri 11 Sep | 15:45 | 16:00 |
| Practice 3 | Sat 12 Sep | 11:15 | 11:30 |
| Qualifying | Sat 12 Sep | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Grand Prix | Sun 13 Sep | 12:30 | 14:00 |
All times UK (GMT/BST). Sky Sports F1 is available via Sky, NOW TV, and Virgin Media.
Full 2026 TV ScheduleQuick Facts
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Country:
Spain 🇪🇸 -
Nearest City:
Madrid -
Track Type:
Street Circuit -
Round:
16 of 24