Grandstand guide to the IFEMA Circuit
— Where to Sit
We break down every corner of the Madrid layout so you can find the right seat for the speed and the spectacle.
Interactive grandstand map
Explore the different areas of the circuit with our interactive map. Select a grandstand to see more detail on its views and features.
Grandstand map
Tap a grandstand to see its category and what you can see from it.
Indicative diagram: it places the grandstands relative to each other, it does not reproduce the official layout to scale.
Select a grandstand
You will see its official category, whether it is covered and which Fan Zone it gives access to.
Grandstand comparison
Every grandstand, one by one
Category, what you can see and whether it is covered, per the circuit’s official sales listing.
| Grandstand | Category | What you see | Cover | Fan Zone | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1PRM | Gold | Starting grid, main straight, pit lane and podium | Partial | Bulevar Cibeles | 1300 € |
| 1A | Gold | Access to the main straight, next to the Metro entrance | Partial | Bulevar Cibeles | 1300 € |
| 2PRM | Gold | Starting grid, finish line and pit lane | Covered | Paseo Pit Lane | 1300 € |
| 2A | Silver | Finish area, far end of the main straight | Partial | Bulevar Sol | 450 € |
| 3 | Bronze | Overtaking zone after the opening corners | Not confirmed | Barrio | 250 € |
| 4 | Bronze | Technical sector | Not confirmed | Barrio | 250 € |
| 5 | Bronze | Technical sector and braking zone | Not confirmed | Barrio | 250 € |
| 6 | Bronze | Overtaking zone | Not confirmed | Barrio | 250 € |
| 7 | Silver | Key corners in the middle sector | Partial | Monumental | 450 € |
| 8 | Silver Plus | Fast-flowing technical sector | Covered | Monumental | 750 € |
| 8A | Silver Plus | Technical sector, covered grandstand | Covered | Monumental | 750 € |
| 9A | Silver | Around the banked Monumental corner | Partial | Monumental | 450 € |
| 10 | Silver | Technical sector after the banking | Partial | Distrito | 450 € |
| 10A | Silver | Technical sector after the banking | Partial | Distrito | 450 € |
| 11 | Silver Plus | Overtaking spot, covered grandstand | Covered | Distrito | 750 € |
| 12 | Silver | Braking zone and change of direction | Partial | Distrito | 450 € |
| 13PRM | Silver Plus | Technical sector, covered grandstand | Covered | Distrito | 750 € |
| 14PRM | Bronze | Fast sequence of corners | Not confirmed | Distrito | 250 € |
| 15PRM | Bronze | Fast sequence of corners | Not confirmed | Distrito | 250 € |
| 16PRM | Silver | Braking zone into the main straight | Partial | Distrito | 450 € |
Indicative three-day pass prices reported by the specialist press, not an official tariff: they vary by sales phase and availability. «Partial» means the organisers state there is cover except in certain rows.
Which category suits you
The stands are grouped into four official categories plus general admission. The real difference is not only the price: it changes what you see, whether you get shade and which Fan Zone you can enter. Prices are indicative, from the specialist press.
Gold
from €1300Main straight, starting grid, finish line, pit lane and podium
- Grandstands
- 1, 1A, 2
- Cover
- Yes, except for certain rows
- Fan Zone
- Bulevar Cibeles · Paseo Pit Lane
Silver Plus
from €750Technical sections and overtaking spots
- Grandstands
- 8, 8A, 11, 13
- Cover
- Yes
- Fan Zone
- Monumental · Distrito
Silver
from €450Key corners and technical sectors
- Grandstands
- 2A, 7, 9A, 10, 10A, 12, 16
- Cover
- Yes, except for certain rows
- Fan Zone
- Bulevar Sol · Monumental · Distrito
Bronze
from €250Overtaking zones and technical sectors
- Grandstands
- 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15
- Cover
- Yes, except for certain rows
- Fan Zone
- Barrio · Distrito
Pelouse (general admission)
from €464Open views of the track, without a numbered seat
- Grandstands
- Grass areas, no assigned seat
- Cover
- No
- Fan Zone
- Open areas of the venue
If you use a wheelchair or have reduced mobility
The circuit confirms capacity for visitors with reduced mobility in sections 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, with accessible toilets and accessible parking subject to availability. Book through the official channel stating your requirement: not every grandstand has an accessible space.
Four things that matter more than you think
- Shade, because the pass covers three days. There is no single-day ticket: you buy Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In a Madrid September that adds up to a lot of hours in the sun, and only the Silver Plus stands (sections 8, 8A, 11 and 13) are described as covered without caveats. Gold is covered except for the front rows — which are exactly the ones with the best view.
- You cannot leave and come back in. Re-entry is not allowed once your ticket has been scanned, so your grandstand decides where you eat, where you shelter and which Fan Zone you can use across twelve hours of the venue being open.
- The Fan Zone you get. It is tied to your category, not your choice. Bronze gets you into Barrio and Distrito; Paseo Pit Lane is only for section 2 (Gold). If the atmosphere between sessions matters to you, check this before you check the view.
- The banking is the signature feature of the layout. The Monumental corner runs 547 metres at a 24% gradient. The stands around it (9A, and the Silver Plus 8 and 8A) are the ones in highest demand precisely because of it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best grandstand at the Madrid circuit?
It depends on what you value. Sections 1, 1A and 2 (Gold) are the only ones overlooking the grid, the pit lane and the podium. If you want on-track action and guaranteed shade, Silver Plus (8, 8A, 11 and 13) are covered stands in technical and overtaking areas, at less than half the price.
Which grandstands are covered?
The official listing describes Silver Plus (8, 8A, 11 and 13) as covered, and Gold as covered except for the front rows. For Bronze the organisers do not specify, so we do not assume it: confirm through the official channel before buying.
Can I buy a ticket for just one day?
No. Every ticket is a three-day pass (11, 12 and 13 September), with a limit of 10 tickets per person. Re-entry to the venue is not allowed once your ticket has been scanned either.
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