Ferrari is preparing for a filming day this week at the new track that will host the Spanish Grand Prix. The Scuderia will be the first F1 team to test at the new Madrid circuit, named ‘Madring’, which will host its first race from September 11 to 13, replacing Barcelona as the GP venue.
The SF-26 vehicle from Ferrari will have the honor of being the first F1 car to run on the Madrid circuit. This test will not only help collect valuable data but will also be crucial for the event organizers.
This event is officially called a “filming day,” a session dedicated to promotional activities with regulations allowing a maximum of 200 km of travel, in which Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will participate.
The test takes place after Ferrari secured its second victory of the 2026 season, with Leclerc joining Hamilton’s win in Barcelona, triumphing at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Currently, Ferrari is in second place in the championship, 78 points behind Mercedes, with Hamilton and Leclerc in the third and fourth positions of the driver standings.
An astonishing aspect of the quick organization of this filming day is that just a few days ago, the Madring was an active construction site. Recently, a media visit showed that there were still works in various areas of the circuit, although the 5.416 km track with 22 corners is already complete.
Ferrari’s presence at the Madring will not only allow them to gain initial insights on the layout, but also provides organizers with a valuable opportunity to verify the operation of the facilities with an F1 car.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
