Madrid Formula 1 Circuit Passes FIA Verification as Construction Stays on Schedule

Construction work on Madring, Madrid’s future Formula 1 circuit, is progressing according to plan after successfully passing FIA verification tests this week.

Work has already begun on the Pit Building, a key structure that will include team garages, FIA technical areas, and the exclusive VIP Paddock Club. Meanwhile, construction on the track itself is advancing, with the first of three asphalt layers currently being laid.

According to Marca, FIA officials recently visited the site of the new urban circuit, which combines newly built sections with existing public roads. Of the total 5,470 meters of track, approximately 1,500 meters will use public streets in Madrid, along with several roads inside IFEMA, the city’s major trade fair and congress venue near the airport.

Despite recent rumours—mainly originating from Italy—suggesting that construction was behind schedule, the FIA has confirmed that all verification requirements have been met. There are no indications of delays, and the circuit is expected to be completed in time for the Spanish Grand Prix, scheduled for September 11–13, 2026.

Madrid and Barcelona Could Coexist on the F1 Calendar

The 2026 season will mark the final year of Barcelona’s current contract, with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya having hosted the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991. Madrid is set to become the official host of the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026 through 2035, although both Madrid and Barcelona will appear on the calendar in 2026.

According to Marca, discussions regarding a renewal of Barcelona’s contract are progressing positively. If confirmed, this could result in three Formula 1 races on the Iberian Peninsula by 2027: Madrid, Barcelona, and Portimão in Portugal.

Source: CapitalMadrid, December 2025