Your Guide to MADRING and the Spanish Grand Prix

Getting to the circuit, what to bring, and what to expect once you are inside.

FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2026

Highlights

Grandstand views of key circuit sections — including the record-breaking banked “La Monumental” curve (547m long, 24% incline, the longest corner in the world) — plus overtaking spots and, depending on ticket, the podium and paddock.

Access to the Distrito Fan Zone, the circuit’s largest, with simulators, exhibitions and activities celebrating F1® and Spanish culture

Cañas & Tapas Experience — Madrid street food and dishes from internationally renowned chefs.

Live DJ sets and entertainment with Madrid’s signature beats.

One of the world’s best-connected circuits: minutes from central Madrid and the airport by metro, train, bus or taxi.

Before you travel

The FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2026 runs from 11 to 13 September at the MADRING Circuit, on the IFEMA-Valdebebas grounds in northern Madrid. This page covers everything practical: how to reach the circuit on each form of transport, what security will and will not let through the gate, and what the weather is likely to do.

Essential Guidelines for Visitors to Madrid and the MADRING Circuit

Transportation and Access
Weather and Attire
Venue Policies and Security
Local Information

Spectators arriving at the Madring Circuit

Public Transit Prioritized The circuit sits on the IFEMA-Valdebebas complex. The most efficient way to arrive is Metro Line 8, which connects the city centre and the airport directly to the venue. The Valdebebas commuter train (Cercanías) and municipal bus networks also serve the location.
No Venue Parking Public parking is not available inside the circuit grounds. Use the public transport network or the designated taxi and ride-share drop-off points to avoid the congestion around the ring roads.
Arrive Early Security and ticket scanning queues get long. Arriving well before the first session gives you time to cross the grounds and find your seat.

Getting to the MADRING Circuit

Address
By Metro
By Train or Bus
By Taxi or Car

Address: IFEMA MADRID, Avenida del Partenón, 5, 28042 Madrid, Spain

The circuit covers both the IFEMA exhibition grounds and the adjacent Valdebebas area.

The venue is built into Madrid's main public transport network, with high-capacity rail, two metro connections and dedicated road drop-off points, so you can reach it from almost anywhere in the city or the surrounding region. There are three spectator entrances — South, North and East — and the one you use depends on your grandstand, which is printed on your ticket.

Inside the circuit

Facilities and Accessibility
Dining and Gastronomy
Merchandise and Souvenirs

Step-free pathway and facilities at the Madring Circuit

The circuit is built to modern accessibility standards: step-free pathways, wide ramps and lifts across the main grandstand areas and entertainment zones, plus dedicated viewing platforms for spectators with reduced mobility and adjacent companion seating.

Accessible tickets are not sold on this site. Reduced-mobility passes and companion seats have to be booked through the official event channels, which manage placement on those platforms. If that is what you need, book there rather than here.

Medical stations and first-aid points are distributed around the circuit perimeter and staffed throughout the weekend, with guest service desks and directional signage across the grounds.

FAQs about the Spanish Grand Prix at the MADRING Circuit

When does the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix take place?

The event runs from 11 to 13 September 2026.

Where is the MADRING Circuit located?

On the IFEMA-Valdebebas complex in northern Madrid, at Avenida del Partenón 5, 28042.

What does a three-day ticket include?

A reserved grandstand seat for all three days and access to the trackside fan zones throughout the weekend.

How will I receive my tickets after purchasing?

Tickets are issued digitally and sent to the email address you booked with, well before the race weekend.

Are physical tickets available for this event?

No. All passes are digital and are scanned from your phone screen at the gates.

Is there public parking available at the circuit?

No. There is no public parking inside the venue grounds, so plan to arrive on public transport or by taxi.

What is the closest Metro station to the venue?

Feria de Madrid on Metro Line 8. Its main exit opens opposite the South Entrance.

Can I reach the circuit directly from the Madrid airport?

Yes. Metro Line 8 connects all airport terminals to the venue in under ten minutes.

Which commuter train station serves the circuit?

Valdebebas, on Cercanías lines C-1 and C-10, which serves the northern perimeter.

Which buses stop at the circuit?

EMT lines 73, 112 and 122 stop at the complex gates, along with the intercity line 828.

What happens if it rains during a session?

Sessions continue in wet conditions unless track safety is compromised. Grandstand seating is not refunded for weather.

What time does the race start on Sunday?

15:00 on Sunday 13 September.

Are there support races during the weekend?

Yes. FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 both run across all three days — free practice and qualifying on Friday, sprint races on Saturday and their feature races on Sunday morning before the Formula 1® race.

Is the circuit accessible for guests with reduced mobility?

The venue itself is, with step-free routes, lifts and dedicated viewing platforms. However, accessible tickets are not sold on this site — they must be booked through the official event channels, which handle platform placement and companion seating.

Can I bring my own food and drinks into the venue?

Empty reusable plastic or metal water bottles are normally permitted and can be refilled inside. Food and other drinks are not, and there is a wide range of options at the circuit.

What type of food is available inside the circuit?

Food hubs across the grounds serve Madrid tapas, Mediterranean plates, international street food and menus from well-known chefs, plus grab-and-go kiosks near the grandstands.

Are cash payments accepted by vendors inside the venue?

Contactless cards and mobile wallets are the standard everywhere inside. A small amount of cash is useful only for incidentals.

Is English spoken by the event staff?

Yes, widely — by trackside personnel, transport staff and hospitality teams across the venue.

What items are prohibited inside the venue?

Large bags, glass containers, flares and professional recording equipment, under standard major-event security protocols.

What is the weather usually like in Madrid during the event?

Mid-September is typically warm and sunny, with highs of 26 to 28°C and cooler evenings. Most grandstands here are uncovered, so plan for sun.

Are there souvenir shops at the track?

Yes. Pop-up merchandise pavilions across the fan zones sell apparel, caps and collectible event memorabilia.

How many corners does the MADRING Circuit have?

22, across a 5.416-kilometre hybrid layout that combines permanent track with urban street sections.

What is the most famous corner on the circuit?

Turn 12, La Monumental — a 550-metre curve banked at 24%, the steepest banked corner on the modern calendar.

Where are the primary overtaking zones located?

Turns 1, 5, 11 and 17. Turn 1, at the end of the 589-metre main straight, is the strongest of them.

Is there a dress code?

No. Grandstand and fan zone areas are casual — comfortable clothing and walking shoes suited to an outdoor stadium.

How early should I arrive at the gates each day?

Several hours before the first track session, which clears security comfortably and leaves time for the fan zones.