Lewis Hamilton in action on Friday in Madrid (PA Wire)F1 heads to its first new circuit in three years as a street circuit in Madrid hosts the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time. Kimi Antonelli is riding the highest of waves after his sensational victory from 19th on the grid in Monza. The Italian now has a 66-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell in second, with a scheduled 10 rounds remaining of the 2026 season. Lewis Hamilton cut a frustrated figure post-race in Monza after his sixth-place finish and declared himself out of the title race. Nevertheless, he remains in third place, 76 points off Antonelli, and will be eyeing a return to top form this weekend. Max Verstappen completed the Monza podium, as he continues to chase his first victory in 2026.Madrid’s new street track, the Madring, has 22 corners and an iconic turn 12, christened ‘La Monumental’, with menacing steep banking. It will represent a home race for Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso and replaces Barcelona as the host of the Spanish GP on a 10-year deal. Follow live updates from the Spanish Grand Prix with The Independent PREVIEW: Welcome to the Madring - the 'car-killer' circuit “When I heard there were 20 red flags in the F3 test [in August], I was surprised,” began George Russell, as the Mercedes driver gave his verdict on the new ‘Madring’ circuit hosting the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time this weekend. “But when I tried out the simulator and saw where the red flags were on the track, I was surprised that there were only 20 red flags.”“It’s a crazy circuit: the most risky on the whole calendar.”Full piece below: Kieran Jackson12 September 2026 11:28What are the start times this weekend?Times BSTSaturday 12 September Free practice 3: 11:30amQualifying: 3pmSunday 13 SeptemberRace: 2pm Kieran Jackson12 September 2026 11:25F1 Spanish Grand Prix Welcome to live coverage of day two at the Spanish Grand Prix! F1 heads to its first new circuit in three years as a street circuit in Madrid hosts the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time. Lewis Hamilton cut a frustrated figure post-race in Monza after his sixth-place finish and declared himself out of the title race. Nevertheless, he remains in third place, 76 points off Antonelli, and will be eyeing a return to top form this weekend. Max Verstappen completed the Monza podium, as he continues to chase his first victory in 2026.Madrid’s new street track, the Madring, has 22 corners and an iconic turn 12, christened ‘La Monumental’, with menacing steep banking. It will be a home race for Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso and it replaces Barcelona as the host of the Spanish GP on a 10-year deal. (Getty)Kieran Jackson12 September 2026 11:22