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Spanish F1 star Carlos Sainz has completed the very first lap on the Madring circuit, the new home of the Spanish Grand Prix.
In 2026, the F1 calendar features a new track, Madring, which will host the Spanish GP.
A top driver from the 2026 F1 lineup had the honor of completing the inaugural lap of the Madring circuit before its first race weekend.
This year, F1 has introduced significant changes in chassis and power unit regulations, emphasizing the shift towards electrification.
The packed F1 calendar for 2026 includes 22 races, with two of them now taking place in Spain.
Madrid will host the Spanish GP, with the historic Barcelona circuit renamed the ‘Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix’ for this season.
Carlos Sainz showcased the new Madring circuit by taking F1 journalist Lawrence Barretto for a lap to preview the upcoming race weekend in September.
