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As F1 heads to the Madring for the Spanish Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.

10 September 2006 was one of the more consequential days in Formula 1 history, as title contender and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher announced his retirement.
The Ferrari hero did so moments after the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Pole position had eluded the Ferrari hero by just 0.002s in front of the tifosi, with McLaren’s Kimi Raikkonen edging ahead, but Schumacher was heavier ...Keep reading

After F1’s explosion in popularity away from its European heartland the sport is coming home. Why Madrid? Because it is beautiful… and has a very big expo centre on the outskirts.

The blockbuster exhibition - with a stellar cast of experts telling the Tapestry's story

Carson Hocevar is having fun but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t care.
At the same time, when someone like Brad Keselowski gets mad at him for what happened between them early in the Southern 500, Hocevar doesn’t feel particularly compelled to offer empty apologies -- especially for what he views as a racing deal.
“I mean, it’s kind of shit happens sometimes when we’re racing ...Keep reading

With the Spanish Grand Prix rapidly approaching, check out the latest photos of the Madring before it makes its F1 debut.

Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including podium finish and top-six finish selections.

Pedro de la Rosa reflected on the success of Aston Martin’s major upgrades and working with Adrian Newey in the latest episode of Beyond The Grid.

Chris Medland picks out the biggest talking points ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, which will take place at the purpose-built Madring.

Carlos Sainz will compete in this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, with the brand-new Madring circuit hosting its very first F1 event.

MotoGP title contender Ai Ogura has withdrawn from the San Marino Grand Prix, with his fractured thumb still recovering.
The Trackhouse rider got injured in a motocross training crash near Toyko two weeks ago, as he lay third in the 2026 riders’ standings.
Although he swiftly underwent surgery with renowned surgeon Xavier Mir, Ogura was forced to miss the Aragon Grand Prix a few days ...Keep reading

Formula 1 will welcome a new host of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend as the Madring will make its debut on the outskirts of Spain’s capital city.
It is replacing previous Spanish GP holder Barcelona, which is still on the F1 calendar but under a new name having hosted its 2026 race in June - won by Lewis Hamilton.
This weekend will be the first time Madrid has appeared on the F1 ...Keep reading

Rinus VeeKay and Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR) reached new heights in the 2026 IndyCar Series season, securing 10th place in the Drivers' Championship – the first career top-10 championship result for both driver and team.
The 25-year-old Dutchman’s 10th-place milestone behind the wheel of the #76 JHR Chevrolet caps a breakthrough 18-race campaign. Over the course of the season, VeeKay and ...Keep reading

At the end of Stage 1 of last weekend's Southern 500, Carson Hocevar spun Brad Keselowski in a battle for position. They made contact twice through Turn 4, with Hocevar driving away from the incident unscathed. After the race the 2012 NASCAR Cup champion promised retribution while Hocevar was flippant and dismissive of the entire incident.
Before the race, Hocevar had promised a big discount at ...Keep reading

Porsche Penske Motorsport (PPM) has restructured its driver lineup for the upcoming IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship round at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, drafting Laurin Heinrich into the factory squad to replace Laurens Vanthoor behind the wheel of the #6 Porsche 963.
Heinrich will partner with Kevin Estre for the Sept. 20 race in a strategic move aimed directly at ...Keep reading

When stars die young, they inevitably become trapped in the popular consciousness in a state of eternal youth, embodying romanticised notions of heroic nobility and sacrifice.
For motor racing fans, Gilles Villeneuve’s spectacular and aggressive style came to represent the epitome of what a racing driver should be. His death at the age of 32, during qualifying for the 1982 Belgian ...Keep reading

F1 is heading to Madrid to race at a brand-new track this coming weekend, with the hugely exciting Madring set to make its bow as part of the 2026 season.

The weather forecast is in ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend at the Madring.

Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds available for the Spanish Grand Prix at the brand-new Madring.

Here is all the information you need to follow the Spanish Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.