A Red Bull Formula 1 car was filmed rolling down the tracks of the Madrid Metro, amusing fans online. The stunt promotes the upcoming 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, the first to be held in Madrid. Social media erupted with humorous reactions to the unexpected sight.
Photos of the Red Bull F1 car on the Madrid Metro railway tracks surfaced on social media this week. The display is part of promotional efforts by the Milton Keynes-based team ahead of the MadRing's debut on the Formula 1 calendar. Fans quickly shared the images, sparking laughter across platforms like Reddit. One commenter joked, 'You can’t park there, mate,' while another imagined train delays caused by the car on the tracks. Others praised Red Bull's creativity, with remarks such as, 'Doing side quests is better when the main storyline sucks,' and appreciation for the team's bold marketing. Red Bull has a history of elaborate show runs. Past stunts include David Coulthard performing doughnuts on the helipad of Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel and Max Verstappen driving an RB7 up a frozen ski slope in Kitzbühel, Austria, fitted with studded tyres. Fans recalled similar antics, like a zero-gravity pitstop and doughnuts atop the Burj Khalifa, fueling expectations for more wild promotions. The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix is scheduled for 11 to 13 September in Madrid, marking the circuit's Formula 1 premiere.
