Madrid F1 2026 Race Weekend (Spanish GP at Madring)
Formula 1's newest street race on the Madring circuit at IFEMA Madrid — Retiro and Prado mornings, Saturday qualifying, and a Sunday race capped with a late tapas night in La Latina.
Trip overview
- Madrid arrival
- Madring qualifying Saturday
- Race Sunday
Best time to visit
The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix on Madrid's new Madring street circuit runs September 11-13. September is warm and sunny with cool evenings — check the official Formula 1 site for the session schedule and buy tickets through the official promoter.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Madrid arrival
- 🏨13:00Check in near Gran Vía or Barrio de las Letras
- 🥘14:30Tapas lunch around Plaza Mayor
- 🌳16:30Retiro Park rowboats & Palacio de Cristal
- 🖼️18:30Museo del Prado — Velázquez & Goya
- 🍷21:30Vermut & raciones in La Latina
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Day 2 · Madring qualifying Saturday
- 🚇MorningMetro lines 5/8 out to IFEMA Madrid · Madring gates
- 🎪MiddayFan zone around the Madring street circuit
- 🏁AfternoonQualifying on the Madring street circuit
- 🌅EveningSunset at the Temple of Debod
- 🍷21:30Raciones & rioja on Cava Baja
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Day 3 · Race Sunday
- 🎪MorningMetro to IFEMA for the Madring fan zone
- 🏎️AfternoonSpanish Grand Prix on the Madring street circuit
- 🍫EveningChurros con chocolate at San Ginés
- 🌙22:00Rooftop nightcap above Gran Vía
- 🎪
Budget
Estimated total cost: 330 USD for 3 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix on Madrid's new Madring street circuit runs September 11-13. September is warm and sunny with cool evenings — check the official Formula 1 site for the session schedule and buy tickets through the official promoter.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Madrid are tourist-friendly.
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