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Formula 1 has announced the Spanish Grand Prix will move to Madrid from 2026, taking place on a semi-permanent track within the Spanish capital. Barcelona has been home to the race since 1991, and …
Formula 1 is moving the Spanish Grand Prix to Madrid from 2026, with the race taking place on a semi-permanent track in the Spanish capital. Barcelona had been the host of the race since 1991, but its future is uncertain as discussions continue following the announcement of the move to Madrid. The new race will be held around the IFEMA exhibition and events venue, featuring a 5.47km track that combines street and non-street sections. Race organizers aim for an initial capacity of 110,000 spectators per day, rising to 140,000 over the ten-year contract. The move is expected to have a major economic impact and increase Madrid’s global brand recognition. If Barcelona continues to host a race in 2026, it won’t be the first time Spain has had two Grand Prix races in the same year, as Valencia also previously held a race from 2008 to 2012.
