Williams driver Carlos Sainz has completed the first laps of the Madring circuit in Madrid, which is set to host the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026.
Sainz drove a 450bhp Ford Mustang GT around the 5.4km, 22-turn track still under construction near Barajas airport. He noted that the circuit is faster than it appears, particularly in the high-speed sections from Turn 9 onward at the IFEMA fairgrounds.
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The FIA and Formula 1 teams have agreed on changes to the 2026 regulations, set to debut at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend. The tweaks aim to reduce closing speeds between cars and eliminate unintended overtakes, while improving qualifying performance. Drivers and officials expect these adjustments to enhance safety without compromising racing.
Carlos Sainz has given fans an initial glimpse of Madrid's new Madring circuit by completing his first laps in a Ford Mustang GT. Reactions online have been divided ahead of the venue's debut Spanish Grand Prix scheduled for September.
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Organizers opened the under-construction Madring to select media for an early look at the 5.4km layout set to host the Spanish Grand Prix in September.
Williams driver Carlos Sainz stated that the team's FW48 remains far from its expected performance level even without its known extra weight. The team sits eighth in the 2026 constructors' standings after finishing fifth last season. Sainz spoke after placing 12th at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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Formula 1 drivers have shared mixed views on how the current regulations will affect racing at Spa-Francorchamps during this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.