Madrid is once again hosting Formula 1® after 45 years, and it’s doing so with a completely new circuit. The 2026 FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER SPANISH GRAND PRIX runs through September 13 at MADRING, in the vicinity of IFEMA, and in the Valdebebas area.
There’s something you should keep in mind before leaving home: MADRING is divided into two areas that aren’t connected by foot, so access and transportation will depend on the section listed on your ticket. Check the map to find your area and access point.
Where is MADRING, and which zone do you belong to?
MADRING is divided into MADRING South, next to IFEMA, and MADRING North, toward Valdebebas.
📍 MADRING South: includes sections 1A, 1, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 4, and 5. Its main transit hub is Feria de Madrid on Metro Line 8.
📍 MADRING North: includes sections 6, 6A, 7, 8, 8A, 9, 9A, 10, 10A, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 15A, 16, and 17. The main station is Valdebebas on the C-1 commuter rail line.
Map of Access Points and Sections
MADRING has entrances A, B, C1, C2, D, E, and F, as well as different gates within each one. Your entry point will depend on the section and stand listed on your ticket.
🎟️ Sections 1 and 1A: Entrance A, Gates A3–A4, from Feria de Madrid.
🎟️ Section 2A: Entrance B, Gates B2–B3, also from Feria de Madrid.
🎟️ Platforms: Entrance C1.
🎟️ North Zone: The Valdebebas sections have their own entrances and gates, so be sure to check the official map before heading there.
Circuit Fan Zones and which ones you can enter
The Fan Zones are spread throughout the venue, and access depends on the zone associated with your ticket:
🎡 Bulevar Cibeles:entrances for sections 1 and 1A.
🏁 Sol Boulevard: Section 2A.
🎉 Barrio: Sections 2, 3, 4, and 5.
🏎️ District: This is the largest Fan Zone, sections 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.
🔥 Monumental: Sections 9 and 9A include access to this Fan Zone, as well as Distrito. Sections 8 and 8A also provide access to both.
‼️ All attendees with access to Zone D can enter the Fan Zone in Zone E.
How to get there by Metro, Cercanías, and shuttle buses
🚇 Metro: Line 8 goes to Feria de Madrid and Mar de Cristal, while Line 4 takes you to Canillas, Mar de Cristal, and San Lorenzo. According to the official map, it’s about an 18-minute walk from Mar de Cristal to the venue, while from Canillas and San Lorenzo it’s approximately 20 minutes.
🚆 Commuter Rail: The C-1 line to Valdebebas is the main option for getting to MADRING North. The station connects to locations such as Atocha, Recoletos, Nuevos Ministerios, and Chamartín via the commuter rail network.
🚌 Shuttle Buses: Five special shuttle services will operate during the Grand Prix:
- The MR2 will run between Canillejas and Feria de Madrid every 7 minutes.
- The MR4 line will connect Plaza de Castilla with Valdebebas at the same frequency.
- The MR5 will connect Feria de Madrid with Avenida de América.
- The MR3 will connect Feria de Madrid with Valdebebas.
- MR1 will connect the Metropolitano area with Feria de Madrid and Valdebebas.
Taxis and ride-hailing services: where they can pick you up
At MADRING North, the taxi stand will be on Avenida de las Fuerzas Armadas, near the Isidro González Velázquez roundabout. Ride-hailing services will have their pickup and drop-off point on Avenida de José Antonio Corrales.
At MADRING South, taxis will be located in the Juan Carlos I Park parking lot, and passengers can be dropped off on Avenida de los Andes, between Petunias and Boj streets. Ride-hailing vehicles will have their pickup and drop-off point near Añil Street, next to the M-40.
Important: Ride-hailing services that do not have a pre-booked ride will not be allowed to access the pickup point.
If you were planning to drive, keep in mind that there will be no parking available inside the venue. MADRING recommends using public transportation. However, there is a supplementary parking lot at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, with limited spaces and connected by a shuttle bus, which must be reserved in advance.