Madrid to host Spanish GP from 2026
Madrid is set to host the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix from 2026 until 2035. The news came on the 23 rd of January 2024, following an agreement between Formula 1 and IFEMA MADRID. The 5.47-kilometre circuit will comprise some long straights and 20 turns, incorporating slow, medium, and fast corners. Built around the IFEMA MADRID Convention Centre, the circuit will include both street and non-street sections, with a projected qualifying lap time of 1 minute 32 seconds. The final design specifications of the circuit have not been finalized yet, and are subject to FIA homologation. The circuit is expected to have a spectator capacity of more than 110,000 per day across grandstands, general admission, and VIP hospitality. During the first half of the agreement, there are plans to increase the circuit capacity to 140,000, which will make Madrid one of the largest venues on the F1 calendar. The Spanish Grand Prix will become one of the most accessible races, as 90% of the fans will be