Only a few hours remain before the inaugural Madrid Grand Prix weekend officially gets under way, bringing Formula 1 to one of the most anticipated new venues on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. Ahead of the first race at MADRING, attention has returned to the distinctive trophy that will be presented to the winner, a Pininfarina design inspired by the circuit’s iconic La Monumental corner.
The Madrid event is making its Formula 1 debut in 2026 after the capital secured its place on the championship schedule, a development that marked a major change to the Spanish presence in F1 when the Madrid Grand Prix deal was originally announced. Formula 2 and Formula 3 will also race during the weekend, with the latter reaching its final round of the season in Madrid, where the new world champion will be decided.
Madrid GP trophy inspired by La Monumental
While fans wait to see the Formula 1 drivers take to the circuit, images of the Madrid GP trophy have resurfaced online. The design was officially presented last March during a ceremony held in the Spanish capital, attended by Carlos Sainz Sr, father of Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr.
The trophy takes its inspiration from La Monumental, the signature corner of the new Madrid circuit and one of the defining elements of the layout. The distinctive section has already become central to the visual identity of MADRING, while the circuit itself was conceived as a new challenge for the 2026 generation of Formula 1 cars. ScuderiaFans previously examined how the Madrid layout fits the characteristics of the 2026 Formula 1 era.
The trophy project was created by Italian design studio Pininfarina, giving the award a strong Italian connection ahead of Formula 1’s first competitive weekend at the new venue.
Images of the 2026 Madrid GP trophy
The design translates the character of La Monumental into a sculptural form, creating a trophy closely associated with the feature that is expected to become the Madrid circuit’s most recognisable corner. With the Grand Prix weekend now only hours away, the images offer another look at the 100% Made in Italy trophy that will ultimately be lifted by the inaugural Madrid GP winner.
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