Queen Letizia's lookalike daughters Princess Leonor, 20, and Infanta Sofía, 19, look chic in matching white trousers and stylish blouses as they join King Felipe at Spanish Grand Prix

King Felipe enjoyed a special family day out with his daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, as they attended the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid over the weekend.The trio watched the action at the newly opened Madring circuit yesterday, with Queen Letizia's absence giving them the opportunity to bond over a shared interest of motorsports before the start of another busy academic year. Earlier this month, Leonor, 20, began studying her bachelor's degree in Political Science at Carlos III University of Madrid, following three years of military training across Spain's army, navy and air force. Meanwhile, Sofía, 19, is preparing to return to France for her second year at Forward College's Paris campus, where she studies Political Science and International Relations.The sisters appeared to be enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of the paddock as they met two of Spain's biggest motorsport stars, Fernando Alonso and Madrid-born Carlos Sainz. The weekend also marked Formula 1's return to Madrid after 45 years, with the new 5.4km circuit drawing huge excitement from fans. King Felipe enjoyed a special family day out with his daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, as they attended the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid over the weekend The trio watched the action at the newly opened Madring circuit yesterday, with Queen Letizia's absence giving them the opportunity to bond over a shared interest of motorsports before the start of another busy academic year The outing proved a welcome break for Leonor, 20, who began studying her bachelor's degree in Political Science at Carlos III University of Madrid, following three years of military training across Spain's army, navy and air forceThe royals kept their looks stylish but relaxed for the occasion, with Leonor wearing a dusty-rose sleeveless top with flowing white trousers and a matching handbag. Sofía opted for an elegant all-white outfit, complete with a brown belt and matching clutch, while King Felipe complimented his daughters' neutral palette by sporting a beige jacket, light blue shirt and navy trousers. A statement released by the Royal Household confirmed: 'King Felipe, accompanied by the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía, will attend the TAG Heuer Formula 1 race on Sunday, September 13th ... at the new circuit.'His Majesty the King, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía, will attend the Spanish Grand Prix.'Sport has always been a big part of Leonor and Sofía's public lives, with the sisters regularly showing their support for Spanish teams and athletes. The famously celebrated 2010 World Cup victory as children and have continued to attend major sporting events over the years, including recently at the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey, where they watched Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in real time. In 2022, the sisters made their first official trip abroad without their parents to support Spain at the Women's European Championship in England, while Sofía later celebrated the country's 2023 Women’s World Cup victory on the pitch in Sydney.They were also among the Royal Family members supporting Spanish stars at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where they cheered on athletes including Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, as reported by HELLO! The royals kept their looks stylish but relaxed for the occasion, with Leonor wearing a dusty-rose sleeveless top with flowing white trousers and a matching handbag Sofía opted for an elegant all-white outfit, complete with a brown belt and a matching clutch bag Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team and Carlos Sainz of Spain and Williams meet King Felipe of Spain, Leonor, Princess of Asturias prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Spain Stefano Domenicali, Zak Brown and Crown Prince of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa meet King Felipe of Spain and Leonor Princess of Asturias Princess Leonor of Asturias swapped her military uniform for jeans as she began life as a student at the Carlos III University of Madrid on 7 September Their passion for sport has even influenced the royal schedule, with the 2026 Princess of Girona Awards moved earlier so the family could watch an important Spanish national team match.Their appearance at the Madrid Grand Prix was another chance for Leonor and Sofía to enjoy one of their favourite pastimes, while spending time with their father and supporting two of Spain's biggest names in motorsport.It's a welcome break for Princess Leonor, who returns to class this week after a whirlwind first week of higher education at the Carlos III University.On her first day at the university, on September 7, the royal swapped her military uniform for jeans as she began life as a student. The eldest daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia, who completed her military training in July, was dressed casually in a short-sleeved, white blouse, dark-wash jeans and trainers as she stepped out at the Getafe campus near the capital.At the Spanish university, Leonor will study courses in humanities, economics, sociology, history and international relations as she prepares for her future as queen, a statement from the palace said.'The Princess of Asturias has concluded her first day of university,' the Royal Household said in a statement alongside a video of Leonor on campus.She attended classes in Legal Theory, Research Methodology in Social Sciences, and Fundamentals of Political Science in addition to a welcome session organised by the programme director Gema García Albacete.