Circuit length
5.474 km
Madring
Spanish Grand Prix · Spain
F1 circuit guide
Madring track overview
Madring is a Formula 1 circuit in Spain associated with the Spanish Grand Prix. Its key figures include a 5.474 km layout, 22 turns, and 57 race laps. This guide covers track statistics, famous corners, and Formula 1 history.
- Length
- 5.474 km
- Turns
- 22
- Race laps
- 57
- First Grand Prix
- 2026
Madring track facts and records
Compare the circuit length, turns, race distance, lap and pole records, driver wins, and elevation details for this Formula 1 track.
Number of turns
22
Race laps
57
Fastest race lap
TBC
Pole position record
Fastest Q3 lap that secured Grand Prix pole on the applicable layout.
TBC
Most F1 wins at this circuit
TBC
Famous corners
La Monumental
A spectacular, steeply banked 24% corner designed to be taken at high speed, inspired by bullrings and circuits like Zandvoort.
The Bunker
A downhill section that borders the Spanish Civil War forts of La Mata Espesa, expected to be one of the most complex parts of the circuit.
Valdebebas Tunnels
The track will feature two tunnels to connect the permanent and temporary sections of the circuit, passing under a major highway.
Circuit history
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History of the MADRING Circuit
The MADRING circuit represents a significant development in Formula 1 history as Madrid's new Formula 1 venue, with the name "Madring" announced on March 10, 2025. The name follows the Formula 1 tradition where "circuits are typically referred to by the city or region where they are located – Monza, Imola, Interlagos, Spa, Silverstone, Miami, Las Vegas".
Development Timeline
2024-2025: The circuit was developed as part of a long-term deal to bring the Spanish Grand Prix to Madrid, replacing the previous venue at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
March 2025: The circuit name "Madring" was officially announced, combining "Madrid" with "ring" to create a distinctive identity for the venue.
April 2025: Construction of the circuit began with a groundbreaking ceremony in Valdebebas, attended by dignitaries including the President of the Community of Madrid Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Madrid-born Williams driver Carlos Sainz, who was announced as the circuit's ambassador.
Circuit Design
The MADRING circuit features a 589-metre main straight (the second longest of the layout), with a 202-metre sprint to Turn 1, followed by chicanes where cars decelerate from 320 km/h to 100 km/h. The track incorporates numerous references to Madrid's history, including Turn 3 called "Curva de Hortaleza," named after the Madrid neighborhood that provides the backdrop for the urban section along Ribera de Sena street.
The circuit is being built as the new home of the Spanish Grand Prix starting from 2026, marking Madrid's entry into the Formula 1 calendar and representing a major shift for Spanish motorsport from its traditional Barcelona location.