Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid
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After an intense game against Rayo Vallecano yesterday, Real Madrid players conducted a light training session today and have arrived at the Madring to witness the F1 feature race.
Madrid is on the F1 calendar for the first time this year, giving Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid players the opportunity to attend the race without having to travel far.
Ahead of the start of the race, several Real Madrid players were seen at the paddock, reacting to brief questions by the media.
Bellingham on best F1 driver at Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham, who is an avid F1 fan, is also present at the paddock alongside his brother Jobe Bellingham today.
During his walk to the paddock, he was interestingly asked about which Real Madrid player can be the best F1 driver.
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— Ria (@itsjudithworld) September 13, 2026
In response, the Englishman revealed Vinicius Jr. is likely to be the best at driving an F1 car.
Bellingham was also asked about his favourite teams and drivers in F1, to which the midfielder admitted he supports Mercedes and wants British drivers to do well.
Who else are attending the Madring?
Apart from Bellingham, several other Real Madrid players are attending today’s race, including Thibaut Courtois.
Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid player
Jude Bellingham often visits F1 races with his brother. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
Alvaro Carreras and Ibrahima Konate have also been spotted at the paddock, along with coach Jose Mourinho.
Mourinho had joked he won’t be attending the race if Real Madrid had lost yesterday. But he has been spotted at the paddock today.
Some of the other big names at Real Madrid attending the race today include Federico Valverde, Vinicius, Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Yan Diomande and Denzel Dumfries.
Even former Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal is present in the race today while Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone had presented the pole position award during the qualifying yesterday.
Most of the home crowd is likely to cheer for the local boy Carlos Sainz as well as Spanish F1 legend Fernando Alonso, though neither of the two drivers is expected to dominate today.
Aurelien Tchouameni #8 of France
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Aurelien Tchouameni of France
Tchouameni has been struggling with injuries in last few months. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid
Mourinho considers Tchouameni a key element in the team. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)