Round 14 · 11 – 13 SEP

Spanish Grand Prix

Race Weekend

Track Time Your Time
Europe/Madrid
  • FP1 Fri, Sep 11 · 13:30: Fri, Sep 11 · 14:30
  • FP2 Fri, Sep 11 · 17:00: Fri, Sep 11 · 18:00
  • FP3 Sat, Sep 12 · 12:30: Sat, Sep 12 · 13:30
  • Qualifying Sat, Sep 12 · 16:00: Sat, Sep 12 · 17:00
  • Race Sun, Sep 13 · 15:00: Sun, Sep 13 · 17:00

Race Recap

Andrea Kimi Antonelli took the win for Mercedes from second on the grid, converting a clean start into a race lead he never gave back. Lando Norris had taken pole but had to settle for third at the flag, with Max Verstappen splitting the two of them in second. George Russell set the fastest lap of the race at 1:35.587, which also stands as the circuit lap record. The retirements added some drama: Lance Stroll was out after just 12 laps, Sergio Pérez followed him into the garage on lap 31 and Carlos Sainz lasted until lap 43 before his race ended too.

Qualifying

PosDriverTeamQ1Q2Q3
1Lando NorrisMcLaren1:33.4691:32.8731:31.824
2Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes1:33.2671:32.5911:31.835
3Max VerstappenRed Bull1:33.3811:32.4311:31.964
4Lewis HamiltonFerrari1:33.5311:32.7101:32.013
5Charles LeclercFerrari1:33.5321:32.7551:32.019
6George RussellMercedes1:33.2111:32.8501:32.149
7Oscar PiastriMcLaren1:33.8291:33.2041:32.294
8Liam LawsonRed Bull1:33.3101:32.7801:32.316
9Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team1:33.9631:33.0381:32.903
10Arvid LindbladRB F1 Team1:34.3401:33.2041:33.041
11Nico HülkenbergAudi1:34.4171:33.223—
12Gabriel BortoletoAudi1:33.9861:33.388—
13Esteban OconHaas F1 Team1:34.6671:33.667—
14Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team1:34.2461:33.753—
15Yuki TsunodaRB F1 Team1:34.3111:34.084—
16Alexander AlbonWilliams1:35.3071:35.532—
17Carlos SainzWilliams1:35.312——
18Fernando AlonsoAston Martin1:35.388——
19Sergio PérezCadillac F1 Team1:35.913——
20Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 Team1:38.011——

Grand Prix (Race)

PosDriverTeamTime / RetiredGapPts
1Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes1:34:23.754—25
2Max VerstappenRed Bull+4.351+4.35118
3Lando NorrisMcLaren+5.089+5.08915
4Charles LeclercFerrari+29.116+29.11612
5George Russell FLMercedes+29.829+29.82910
6Liam LawsonRed Bull+1:26.746+1:26.7468
7Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team+1:34.281+1:34.2816
8Oscar PiastriMcLaren+1:35.839+1:35.8394
9Arvid LindbladRB F1 Team+10.408+10.4082
10Nico HülkenbergAudi+11.298+11.2981
11Esteban OconHaas F1 Team+15.143+15.143—
12Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team+26.152+26.152—
13Gabriel BortoletoAudi+28.389+28.389—
14Yuki TsunodaRB F1 Team+1:00.163+1:00.163—
15Alexander AlbonWilliams+1:26.212+1:26.212—
16Oliver BearmanHaas F1 Team+1:29.963+1:29.963—
17Fernando AlonsoAston Martin+33.776+33.776—
18Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 Team+49.246+49.246—
19Carlos SainzWilliamsRetired——
20Sergio PérezCadillac F1 TeamRetired——
21Lance StrollAston MartinRetired——
22Lewis HamiltonFerrariRetired——

About the Circuit

The Circuit de Madrid is a 5.5 km track with 16 corners and it sits on the 2026 calendar as one of the newer permanent additions to the schedule. It’s a proper racing circuit rather than a street layout, which gives drivers a consistent surface and teams a cleaner read on setup across the weekend.

Sixteen corners across 5.5 kilometres means there’s a reasonable mix of high-speed commitment and technical sections to sort through. It’s not a circuit with decades of F1 history behind it yet, but the 2026 race gave it a strong start as a venue worth watching.

Read the full Circuit de Madrid Spanish Grand Prix guide →

Recent Spanish Grand Prix Winners

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Spanish Grand Prix 2026?

Race day is Sunday 13 September 2026, with the lights out at 15:00 local time. The weekend starts with two practice sessions on Friday 11 September and continues with final practice and qualifying on Saturday 12 September.

Where is the Spanish Grand Prix held?

The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix is held at the Circuit de Madrid in Madrid, Spain. This is the circuit’s first season hosting the Spanish Grand Prix.

How long is the Circuit de Madrid Spanish Grand Prix?

The circuit is 5.5 kilometres per lap and has 16 corners.

What is the lap record at the Circuit de Madrid?

The lap record is 1:35.587, set by George Russell driving for Mercedes during the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.

Who won the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix?

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won for Mercedes, starting from second on the grid. Max Verstappen finished second and Lando Norris completed the podium in third.

Who took pole position for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix?

Lando Norris took pole position for McLaren. He ultimately finished third in the race.

Were there any notable retirements in the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix?

Three drivers retired from the race. Lance Stroll was the earliest to go, out after 12 laps, followed by Sergio Pérez on lap 31 and Carlos Sainz on lap 43.

What time does the Spanish Grand Prix race start?

The race starts at 15:00 on Sunday 13 September 2026.

Race Review

Antonelli takes victory at the Spanish Grand Prix 2026, with Verstappen second and Norris third. Full race review, championship implications and what's next.

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Telemetry highlights

Full telemetry →
Pole
George RUSSELL
1:14.679
Fastest race lap
Lewis HAMILTON
1:20.122 · L44
Fastest pit
George RUSSELL
21.68s
Race
66 laps
2 VSC
Conditions
50.3°C track
30.5°C air · dry
Top 5 fastest race laps
Ranked by single-lap speed, not race finish position.
RankDriverTeamTyreTimeGap
1Lewis HAMILTONFerrari H1:20.122:
2Isack HADJARRed Bull Racing S1:20.150+0.028
3Max VERSTAPPENRed Bull Racing M1:20.230+0.108
4Lando NORRISMcLaren H1:20.232+0.110
5Charles LECLERCFerrari H1:20.379+0.257
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