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Spanish GP 2026: Williams special livery in Madrid

News - 2026-09-08 - By Jenny Marsh

Williams will run a special livery at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, where the new Madring hosts round 14 from 11-13 September.

Williams will run a special livery at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with Formula1.com reporting the design will stay on the car throughout the weekend at the new Madring. RaceFans reported the look is based on a Williams design from 1981.

The Spanish Grand Prix is round 14 of the 2026 Formula 1 season. BBC Sport reported that the event takes place from 11-13 September at the new Madring circuit, while Formula1.com published the weekend timings and broadcast information.

RaceFans also reported that Carlos Sainz will use his original helmet design for his first Formula 1 race in Madrid. Sainz heads into the weekend 16th in the drivers' championship on six points, and the Spaniard has entered 241 Grands Prix in his F1 career, with four wins, five poles and 29 podiums.