The 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid continues to make progress, and the circuit now has a reputation: “Madring”. Lastly, there can be no reference to IFEMA, though it’s nonetheless closely concerned within the mission, and a brief and direct title has been chosen that highlights the title of Madrid alongside a “surname” (ring) that refers to a racing circuit.
Why is the brand new F1 circuit known as Madring? The organizers defined that since circuits are often identified by the title of the town, the observe needed to embrace Madrid’s title, and a wordplay was made with the frequent “ring” utilized in many different circuits equivalent to Hungaroring in Hungary, Pink Bull Ring in Austria, or two legendary circuits in Germany, Hockenheimring and Nürburgring.
Moreover, “Madring” is a reputation that received’t want translation to be acknowledged worldwide and guarantees to be an occasion that goes past the observe, with “a number of actions and leisure initiatives associated to F1 earlier than, throughout, and after” the Spanish GP.
With “Madring,” they hope to create a recognizable model, and with their brand, they intend for the strains to signify “the curves of a circuit” and convey “dynamism and modernity.” The aim is to transmit the concept of racing, pleasure, and pace. The textual content is in crimson, the colour of the Group of Madrid, mixed with yellow, the colour of the Spanish flag.
The Madrid F1 GP mission is nearing a key second On the finish of January, Madrid’s mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, assured that every thing was continuing in response to plan and indicated April because the month when building of the F1 circuit would start. This is dependent upon the ultimate granting of the license, which isn’t but remaining, as 5 bids had been submitted within the tender for the works, two from building corporations and three from enterprise conglomerates.
If the works don’t start in April, they may nonetheless begin in Could, leaving room for a 14-month building plan earlier than the race takes place within the Spanish capital in September 2026.
It’s nonetheless unclear the place the funding for the Grand Prix will come from, however the Metropolis and the Group proceed to guarantee that it is going to be personal and won’t impression the cash of the individuals of Madrid or the Spanish public.

Mar 10, 2025
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