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Total solar eclipse seen over Spain's Madring circuit

First reported · latest

A total solar eclipse passed over Spain's new Madring circuit on August 12, 2026, with photos shared on social media and RaceFans reporting the rare celestial event at the F1 venue.

How the sources differ

RaceFans provides a brief article confirming the eclipse occurred at the circuit, while the r/formula1 post shares user-submitted photos. Both cover the same event, with RaceFans adding context about the venue.

Recommended first read: The social post includes the actual image of the eclipse, making it the most visually informative item for readers.

Coverage

Picture: Total solar eclipse over Formula 1’s newest circuit | Brief

RaceFans ·

On social

Pictures of the August 2026 total solar eclipse as seen from Formula 1's newest circuit, Spain's Madring

r/formula1 ·