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Metro
The fastest and cheapest option. Take Line 8 to Feria de Madrid. From the centre (Sol or Nuevos Ministerios) the journey takes around 20 minutes.
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11–13 September 2026 · IFEMA Circuit
Your Survival Guide
to the Madrid Grand Prix
More than 110,000 spectators will fill the IFEMA Circuit across three days of racing. Here is everything you need: transport, session times, food, weather and the practical tricks that make the weekend work.
110K+
Spectators
5.47 km
Circuit length
3 days
Of racing
20+
Drivers on the grid
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The essentials
Everything you need to get ready for the 2026 Madrid Grand Prix.
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Official tickets
Buying guide, prices and availability alerts.
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Grandstand guide
What you can see from each stand, plus an interactive map.
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Full schedule
The detailed timetable for all three days.
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Rules and entry
What to bring and what is banned inside the venue.
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Madrid city guide
A three-day itinerary and the best things to do.
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Getting there
Public transport, parking and access to IFEMA.
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Transport
Getting to the circuit
IFEMA is well connected to central Madrid. These are the three best ways to reach the circuit.
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Car
Main access from the A-2 motorway (IFEMA exit). Parking is limited and the organisers explicitly recommend public transport: they expect around 90% of spectators to arrive by metro or commuter rail.
🅿️ Limited spaces
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Bus
EMT routes 73, 112, 122 and 828 stop at IFEMA, with 171, 174 and N2 serving Valdebebas. Check for extra Race Week services before you travel.
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Survival
What you need to know
Practical advice so your time at the IFEMA Circuit works from start to finish.
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Timings
Gates open at 08:00 and the venue closes at 20:00 on all three days. Friday opens with FP1 at 13:30 and the race is at 15:00 on Sunday. Note: once your ticket has been scanned, re-entry is not allowed.
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Food and drink
There is catering inside the venue, in the Fan Zones. You cannot bring in food or drink from outside, with no exception for sealed bottles: it is the rule most people get backwards. Card payment preferred.
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Security
Entry is controlled by digital ticket scanning. Weapons and sharp objects, illegal substances and personal mobility vehicles are prohibited. The organisers have not published maximum bag dimensions, so we do not quote figures that appear in no official source. Ear protection recommended.
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September weather
September in Madrid brings comfortable temperatures between 18°C and 30°C. The sun is still strong, so bring sun cream, a hat and sunglasses. Evenings cool down, so a light jacket is essential if you plan to stay out late. Low chance of rain.
Programme
Race Week schedule
Three days of non-stop action at the IFEMA Circuit. Here is the hour-by-hour breakdown.
Day 1
Friday 11
September 2026
08:00Gates open
13:30 – 14:30Free Practice 1 (FP1)
17:00 – 18:00Free Practice 2 (FP2)
20:00Venue closes
Day 2
Saturday 12
September 2026
08:00Gates open
12:30 – 13:30Free Practice 3 (FP3)
16:00 – 17:00Qualifying
20:00Venue closes
⭐ Main event
Day 3
Sunday 13
September 2026
08:00Gates open
13:00 – 13:30Drivers' Parade
15:00 – 17:00RACE — 57 laps
20:00Venue closes
Ready for Race Week?
Book your accommodation near the IFEMA Circuit and do not miss a second of the action. Madrid is waiting.