Through September 13, Madrid is the center of attention for the global motorsports world with the return of the adrenaline and the roar of F1® engines. More than four decades later, the race cars are speeding around MADRING.
The venue will be open all three days from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. To make sure Madrid residents don’t miss a thing, we’re sharing this essential guide with the schedule for the 2026 FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER SPANISH GRAND PRIX.
What time is the F1 Spanish Grand Prix race?
This weekend, the top tier of motorsports is set to take over MADRING. The first major event will be the qualifying session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday , September 12, at 4:00 p.m. Meanwhile , the most anticipated moment of the weekend will take place on Sunday , September 13, at 3:00 p.m., with the F1 race.
Complete F1® Schedule
Although MADRING’s main event takes place over the weekend, fans will be able to enjoy much more action on the track. Below, you can find the complete schedule, including Formula 1®, Formula 2®, and Formula 3®.
Saturday, September 12
- 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Formula 1®: Practice 3
- 2:15 p.m.–3:05 p.m. | Formula 2®: Sprint Race
- 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Formula 1®: Qualifying
- 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. | Formula 3®: Main Race
Sunday, September 13
- 9:45 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. | Formula 3®: Race
- 11:25 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Formula 2®: Race
- 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Formula 1®: Drivers’ Parade
- 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Formula 1®: Race.
Sunday’s driver parade: when and where can you watch it?
The famous turn—the one with the steepest banking of any Grand Prix: La Monumental. This is the best spot to watch the drivers’ parade on Sunday. Spectators in the stands with a view of this now-iconic turn will be able to enjoy one of the race’s most special moments. Please note: the race starts at 1:00 p.m., and we recommend arriving early enough to secure a good spot from which to enjoy the parade.