Madrid is set to become the stage for Formula 1 drama in 2026. After a grueling double-header at Monza, drivers now gear up for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit, scheduled for September 11-13. This marks the end of a long stretch before the brutal final sprint: nine races in eleven weekends.
The spotlight naturally falls on the two home heroes, Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso. However, with Williams and Aston Martin still languishing at the bottom, hopes for points in front of their own crowd might only materialize if the race turns chaotic. And that is not an unlikely scenario, given that a recent two-day F3 test at this track produced 19 red flag interruptions.
On the other side, Kimi Antonelli arrives in Madrid with a 66-point lead in the drivers' standings. The Mercedes driver just delivered a stunning performance, coming from 19th to win at Monza. Now, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton must perform at their best on the brand-new Madring surface if they still want to challenge for the title.
How to Watch the 2026 Spanish GP in the UK
If you are in the UK, all sessions of the Spanish GP can be watched live on Sky Sports F1, or via streaming services such as NowTV. Sky subscribers can also watch through the Sky Go app. Sky Sports packages start from £22 per month. For those looking for free options, Channel 4 will provide free highlights programs throughout the 2026 season.
Meanwhile, fans in regions without exclusive TV contracts can follow all the action via F1 TV Pro. In the US, access is available with an Apple TV subscription. For news and live updates, Crash.net will provide text updates for all track sessions.
Previous Spanish Grand Prix Winners
Here are the winners of the Spanish Grand Prix over the past decade, all contested in Barcelona:
- 2025 - Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 2024 - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 2023 - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 2022 - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 2021 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2020 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2019 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2018 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2017 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2016 - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
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