It’s a minor revolution in the world of F1®. After 40 years, the Spanish capital is back in the spotlight, much to the delight of European fans of thrills. Indeed, the new “MADRING” circuit will see the greatest champions take to the track this weekend, September 11 and 13, 2026, in front of a crowd already eagerly awaiting the event—tickets are SOLD OUT. Buckle up, because the thrills are sure to be felt all the way to Lyon!!
F1®, the most spectacular sport of all time
In recent years, there has never been this much excitement surrounding Formula 1®. First, the champions have reached unprecedented levels of performance and competitiveness, transforming the races into true high-octane sporting events. Furthermore, the drivers have never been in the spotlight quite like this. From Max Verstappen to Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, their appeal extends far beyond the world of motorsports.
What’s more, off-track twists and turns—such as Lewis Hamilton’s move to the Ferrari team— are strokes of genius in public relations that keep the suspense going all year long. Finally, the global success of the F1 movie starring Brad Pitt—already the biggest box-office hit of his career—has definitively cemented the trend: Formula 1® is now THE sport to follow.
Madrid returns to the starting blocks of global motorsports
Amid this global frenzy, the European scene has just scored another victory with Madrid’s return to the Grand Prix circuit, joining the very exclusive circle of host cities. The deck has thus been reshuffled for this 2026 FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA.
Why are people talking about Madrid all the way in the capital of Gaul? Because even though the Grand Prix circuit passes through Italy, Belgium, and Monaco, everything suggests that, from Lyon’s perspective, Madrid remains one of the best options for attending a Grand Prix…
