The 2026 F1 schedule Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring opened on Friday 11 September 2026 with a red flag crash, a high-risk warning from George Russell and a surprise FP2 pace from Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli.
The Spanish GP is round 17 of 24 on the 2026 F1 schedule. It moved to the Madrid circuit Madring this year. Friday practice delivered the first proper running on the street-style layout.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: When is the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix on the F1 schedule?
- A: It is Round 17 of 24 on the 2026 F1 schedule, held on 11 September 2026 at the new Madring circuit in Madrid.
- Q: What happened on opening practice at Madring?
- A: Friday practice delivered the first proper running on the street-style layout and was halted by a red flag crash.
- Q: What high-risk warning did George Russell give about Madring?
- A: Russell warned the new street-style Madring layout is high risk due to limited run-off and tricky conditions.
- Q: Who set surprise pace in FP2 at the Spanish GP debut?
- A: Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli surprised with the fastest FP2 pace, outpacing Ferrari.