Madring circuit construction on track for Spanish GP debut
Organizers confirm the new Madring circuit in Madrid remains on schedule for its inaugural Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix on September 13, 2026. The track surface is fully laid with curbs installed. More than 100,000 tickets have sold. Recent site visits show ongoing work on barriers and grandstands but managers state the project meets its timeline with three months remaining.
Construction milestones met
The track surface at the Madring has been fully laid with curbs now installed ahead of the September 13 race [1]. Organizers marked the official countdown with a site visit in early September showing barriers under installation and space prepared for temporary grandstands.
The circuit received final FIA approval for competition on June 23 after the wearing course of asphalt was completed on May 31 [1].
Timeline remains intact
Madring general manager Luis Garcia Abad stated the project stays on schedule despite remaining work: "We have a lot of things to do, but we are on time. We feel comfortable in terms of time. We have three months in front of us." [1]
More than 100,000 tickets have gone on sale for the weekend with the event described as constantly sold out [1].
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- [1]The Spanish Civil War bunkers F1's newest track was forced to avoid (theathletic). Accessed 2026-09-06.
- [2]Madring (racingcircuits). Accessed 2026-09-06.