FP1
FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER12:30 – 13:30
FP2
FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER16:00 – 17:00
FP3
SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER11:30 – 12:30
Quali
SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER15:00 – 16:00
Outstanding Results
Race
SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER14:00 – 16:00
Outstanding Results
2026 Spanish Grand PrixFollow VCARB around the Debut Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid!
Formula 1 is heading to Madrid for the first time in more than 40 years, as the Spanish capital prepares to host its inaugural Grand Prix at the brand new Madring. Madrid has welcomed F1 before, with the Circuito del Jarama hosting nine World Championship races between 1968 and 1981. Now, the sport returns to the capital with a completely new challenge.
The 5.416km Madring features 22 corners, combining a fast opening sector with medium and low speed corners before a final sequence of 90 degree turns. The start line and Turn 1 are separated by just 200 metres, setting up a potentially dramatic run into the first braking zone. The circuit is also among the five most demanding on the calendar from an energy perspective, with lateral forces comparable to Barcelona and Silverstone.
One of the defining features is Turn 12, known as ‘The Monumental’. The banked corner stretches for around 550 metres and creates the highest vertical load of the season. Drivers will need to balance commitment through the long, sweeping section with the opportunity to attack into the following corner, while the smooth new asphalt is expected to offer relatively low grip.
With no previous F1 data from the Madring, every team arrives with a blank sheet of paper. That makes the first Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid particularly intriguing, with the new circuit, unknown tyre behaviour and evolving championship battle combining to make this one of the most unpredictable weekends of the season.
Weekend Preview From The Drivers
Arvid #41
"It was great to be back in the points in Monza, which gives us confidence heading into the upcoming rounds, starting with Madrid this weekend. It's exciting to have a new track for everyone, especially in such a great city, so hopefully it will put on a good show and the fans will enjoy it. I've driven the circuit in the sim, and it's quite intense. The closest comparisons I can think of are Macau and Jeddah, as you're constantly busy behind the wheel, with a lot of corners and not much time to rest. It's a very technical layout, so it will be a big challenge for both teams and drivers, with plenty to learn and work on. It also looks like overtaking could be difficult, as there aren't many long straights, so it will be really important to maximise our track time from the start of the weekend, gather as much data as possible and arrive at Qualifying in the best position to fight for a strong result."
Yuki #22
"I'm very excited to have another opportunity in the VCARB 03, especially off the back of scoring points last weekend. It was a positive result and a great way to build confidence, so I'm looking forward to carrying that momentum into another race with the team. Madring is a new track for everyone, and being a street circuit adds another layer of complexity. There will be plenty of preparation needed to build the confidence required to really push and find the limits around a circuit like this. My aim is to keep learning as much as possible and continue building my understanding of the car, so I can extract the maximum performance for the team. Hopefully, we can put everything together and come away with some more points."
11 – 13 SEPTEMBER
