Get ready, Formula 1 fans! The ‘Madring,’ located just outside of Madrid, is gearing up to replace the iconic Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
- Unveiled by Madrid’s officials, the track promises an exhilarating 57-lap journey on a 5.4-km hybrid street circuit.
- The Madring boasts the second-longest straight in the F1 calendar, offering thrilling high-speed chases.
- Famed corners like Curva de Hortaleza and the banked La Monumental are set to become fan favorites.
- A new video reveals a simulated lap of the track, giving a sneak peek into the adrenaline-pumping action expected.
Madrid is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host Formula 1’s latest addition to the race calendar, the ‘Madring’. This newly unveiled track, set to debut in 2026, is a hybrid street circuit that promises to rival iconic venues with its innovative design and strategic location just outside Spain’s capital.
During a recent event, the final version of the Madring’s layout was revealed by none other than the Community of Madrid president, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, the city’s mayor, Jose Luis Martinez Almeida, and Williams F1 driver, Carlos Sainz. This remarkable unveiling marks the beginning of a new chapter in Spanish motorsport, as the Madring is poised to take over as the Spanish Grand Prix venue.
With a layout that spans 5.4 km and features 22 challenging turns, the Madring ensures a race full of excitement. Notably, it includes the second-longest straight on the F1 circuit, promising plenty of speed and overtaking opportunities. As drivers launch from the front straight, they’ll quickly approach Turn 1 before navigating the flat-out right-hander of Turn 3, aptly named Curva de Hortaleza.
The track’s character is further defined by unique features like a chicane under a motorway overpass at Turns 5-6, hailed as a prime spot for overtaking maneuvers. The course winds through intriguing historical sites, passing Spanish Civil War forts on public roads before diving into the purpose-built section at Valdebebas. Here, La Monumental, a 24% gradient banked corner, takes inspiration from both Zandvoort’s celebrated curves and Madrid’s bullfighting history.
Construction on this ambitious project is set to commence soon, aiming for completion in time for its debut race in September 2026. Fans already have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the future action with a newly released video, showcasing a simulated lap around this captivating circuit. While you won’t find a matador here, the thrills and spills of the Madring are sure to provide plenty of bullfighting-like excitement.
As Madrid prepares to take center stage in the F1 world, the Madring promises to deliver high-octane excitement for years to come.
