F1’s newest venue in Madrid, the MADRING circuit, has offered its clearest preview yet of what awaits drivers and fans when the sport arrives in town this September 2026, for the Spanish GP. Five newly published renders showcase the defining sections of the MADRING circuit. From the main straight through to the La Monumental corner, it paints a picture of a track that hopes to deliver action from the very first lap.
The timing of the release is no coincidence. Ticket sales have already passed the 70% mark, and organisers have used the occasion to open up a fresh batch of seats across several of the featured areas, covering both grandstand and hospitality options for those still looking to attend.
The renders also serve as a useful introduction to the circuit itself. The 5.4-kilometre, 22-corner layout blends high-speed sections with a technical middle sector, threading through semi-urban surroundings and offering fans numerous spots where the racing will unfold right in front of them.
A straight built for overtaking
Cars will hit 320 km/h along the 589-metre main straight of the MADRING circuit before the drivers’ first real test of the F1 Spanish GP 2026: a heavy braking match just over 200 metres from the starting grid. That relatively short run to Turn 1 should compress the field on the opening lap and make restarts a genuine spectacle.
The high-speed of Hortaleza
Further around the lap, Turn 3 carries the name of Hortaleza, the Madrid district that frames the backdrop of this section of the track. It is a fast right-hander that deposits cars into the circuit’s urban corridor along Ribera del Sena Street. It’s home to the longest straight on the layout at 839 metres, along which speeds again push beyond 320 km/h. As an added bonus for spectators in this area, the grandstands offer a clear view directly into the pit lane.
La Monumental: The jewel of the circuit
No section of the MADRING Circuit has generated more attention than Turn 12. La Monumental takes its cues from the traditional Spanish bullring, curving through a 550-metre semicircle banked at 24%. The corner demands around six seconds of committed flat-out driving. It ranks among the longest sustained high-speed challenges in modern F1. Seating and hospitality accommodate approximately 45,000 people around its arc. It looks destined to become one of the most iconic viewing spots on the calendar.
The Valdebebas sequence
The circuit’s most technically demanding passage comes in the form of the Valdebebas Sequence. A fierce braking event at Turn 13 sheds over 160 km/h in a matter of metres, dropping cars from above 300 km/h down to around 140 km/h. Drivers attack Turns 14, 15, and 16 flat out, flowing through a chain of corners at the MADRING Circuit, before a substantial braking zone at Turn 17 drops speeds to around 100 km/h and opens the door to yet more overtaking during the 2026 F1 Spanish GP.
The Pelouse Zone: Putting fans at the heart of the MADRING Circuit
Sitting between Turns 14 and 15, the designers conceived the Pelouse zone as the social heart of the venue. Connected to the Distrito fan zone, the combined space caters to over 50,000 people. Live entertainment, activities, and fan experiences run throughout the race weekend. Distrito is the largest entertainment area at MADRING.
Racing begins on 11 September, with 188 days to go. The Gran Premio de España is gradually revealing an ambitious circuit. MADRING appears designed to test drivers and entertain everyone watching.
