F1 News and Race Reports

Motorsport.com reported the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid is set to use a MAD-Coins cashless system at the new Madring on 11-13 September.

Formula1.com reports Carlos Sainz is central to Madrid’s Spanish Grand Prix build-up, with his city links and 2026 season adding context.

George Russell led FP1 and Kimi Antonelli headed FP2 as Formula 1 sampled Madrid’s new Madring, where Arvid Lindblad crashed on Friday.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli topped Spanish Grand Prix FP2 at Madring, with Charles Leclerc second, while multiple outlets reported a crash for Arvid Lindblad.

George Russell led Mercedes team mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli in first practice as Formula 1 began its first official session at Madrid's new Madring.

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported George Russell is expected to take an engine penalty when Mercedes introduces an upgraded power unit in 2026.

Reports say Ferrari will bring an ADUO power-unit update to Monza, while the FIA has declared the 2026 Italian Grand Prix a heat-hazard race.

Madrid hosts the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix on 11-13 September as Formula 1 debuts the new Madring, with reports pointing to a 10-year run as host.

Max Verstappen criticised Formula 1's 2026 cars, with BBC Sport and other outlets reporting he sees the new rules as making them too easy to drive.

Formula1.com reported Pedro de la Rosa discussed Aston Martin’s major upgrades and work with Adrian Newey on the latest Beyond The Grid episode.

Autosport reported Formula 1 is considering 290km grands prix from 2027 as part of the next rules cycle, but no change has been confirmed.

BBC Sport reported Imola is the likely European fallback if Qatar or Abu Dhabi cannot run, while RaceFans said no relocation call is imminent.

Robin Raikkonen has joined Red Bull’s junior programme, with Formula1.com and other outlets reporting the karting prospect is Kimi Raikkonen’s son.

BBC Sport and Autosport reported Lando Norris will stay with McLaren until at least 2030 and is starting projects to support young drivers.

BBC Sport and other outlets reported Isack Hadjar will miss the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix with a wrist injury, with Liam Lawson set to replace him.

BBC Sport and Autosport report Red Bull is moving for Tom McCullough as head of racing from 2027, with Gianpiero Lambiase linked to McLaren.

The FIA has lifted its ban on Russian competitors, with Ukraine escalating its protest and filing a complaint to the FIA ethics committee.

Formula1.com, BBC Sport and RaceFans all point to Madrid’s new Madring hosting the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix on 11-13 September.

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.

Formula1.com and Motorsport.com reported Sebastian Vettel drove Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F2002 at Monza before the Italian Grand Prix.