Work at Madring nears completion as over 90% of track asphalt is finished ahead of F1 debut. Construction of the Madring street circuit in Madrid is nearing completion.

Work in progress at Madring: over 90% of asphalt completed

Unless there are unexpected delays, the circuit in the Spanish capital will be fully asphalted next week as preparations continue ahead of Formula 1’s arrival in the first half of September.

The final spring race of this championship will take place at the Circuit de Catalunya, which for the first time since 1991 will not host the Spanish Grand Prix. Instead, the event will move to the new street circuit in the Iberian capital, known as Madring, where construction work is now approaching completion.

Set to become the seventh different circuit in history to host the Spanish Grand Prix (and also the venue for Formula 2 and Formula 3 races), the project is now in its final stages. Over 90% of the track has already been completed, and the entire circuit is expected to be fully asphalted next week, barring any unforeseen issues.

Once this phase is finished, focusing mainly on the start-finish straight area, Madring will be ready for its final safety inspections and official FIA homologation process ahead of its Formula 1 debut.

Un nuevo paso en la construcción de MADRING: la recta principal ya está asfaltada. 🏎️

523 metros que convertirán la salida en uno de los puntos clave del GP de España. Desde la pole hasta la primera curva serán 252 metros antes de una frenada espectacular donde la emoción estará… pic.twitter.com/GxA6FVjUSA

— MADRING (@madring_oficial) May 4, 2026

As seen in images published on the circuit’s official social media channels, not only is the asphalt nearing completion, but work is also advancing quickly on the Pit Building. This three-storey structure, nearly 20 metres high, will host modular team garages as well as the VIP Paddock Club, featuring panoramic terraces overlooking the track.

The transition of the Spanish Grand Prix to the Madring circuit marks a bold move for Formula 1 as it continues to prioritize high-capacity street venues in major global capitals. With the asphalt almost entirely laid and the massive Pit Building structure rising above the Madrid skyline, the focus now shifts from heavy construction to the fine details of race organization. For fans accustomed to the hills of Montmeló, this new chapter promises a completely different atmosphere, blending the raw speed of the 2026 power units with the urban vibrancy of Madrid.