Madring Declared Ready for Its First F1 Spanish Grand Prix After Conclusion of F3 Tests
Organizers said 30 drivers and 10 teams completed two days of F3 testing as the new circuit passed safety and operations checks.
- Organizers confirmed the new Madring circuit "is ready for the Spanish Grand Prix" on Sept. 13 following two days of successful F3 testing, with drivers expressing satisfaction on the hybrid track.
- This year's race marks Formula One's return to the Madrid region after last hosting at the Jarama circuit in 1981, utilizing a mix of existing roads and purpose-built sections.
- A total of 30 drivers and 10 teams raced Monday and Tuesday on the 5.4-kilometer track, which experienced nearly 20 stoppages during sessions as cars went off track.
- Spanish driver Bruno del Pino of team MP Motorsport described the circuit as "the most adrenaline-fuelled of the entire season. The adrenaline is at 100% on every lap," while others compared sections to Monaco and Macau.
- Madring signed a contract with Formula One through 2035; organizers said they successfully tested track performance and sporting, technical, medical, safety and coordination operations during the inaugural running.
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Madring declared ready for its first Formula One Spanish Grand Prix post conclusion of F3 tests
The new Madring circuit, which will host its first Formula 1 race this season, has been declared ready for its inaugural event after successfully staging two days of testing with Formula 3 cars.
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Madring declared ready for its first F1 Spanish Grand Prix after conclusion of F3 tests
The new Madring circuit debuting this season in Formula One has been deemed ready for its inaugural race after successfully hosting tests with the lower-tiered F3 cars this week.
Madring passes key F3 test ahead of 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix
Madring has successfully completed another important test ahead of its Formula 1 debut, with the new Madrid circuit continuing to finalise preparations for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix. Less than 20 days before Formula 1 races at the venue for the first time, Formula 3 completed its latest official running, allowing organisers to test the circuit, operational procedures and safety systems under genuine track conditions. After an opening day witho…
The new Madring circuit, which debuts this season in Formula One, was considered optimal for its inaugural career after successfully hosting F3 lower category cars this week.
This article was originally published in Noticias para Municipios. The ‘Madring’ circuit has completed its second and final day of official Formula 3 tests on Tuesday. Thus, the new Madrid route undergoes its first real test of fire before hosting, from 11 to 13 September, the Spain Grand Prix 2026 of Formula 1. As reported in a statement by the Grand Prix organization, 30 pilots of 10 teams have shot over the 5.4 kilometers of the circuit. The …
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