Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

Organisers insist Madrid’s new 5.47km MadRing circuit will be ready to host the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in September, despite compressed construction timelines and unfinished infrastructure. The debut comes as Spain prepares to stage two Formula 1 races in a season for the first time.

Ferrari arrive in Barcelona with a heavily revised SF-26 aero package, targeting a step towards Mercedes in Formula 1’s new 2026 era. McLaren and Red Bull also bring fresh front wings in a pivotal development round.