Let’s go racing in Madrid!
Say hello to the brand-new circuit built around the @IFEMA Exhibition Centre ✨#F1 pic.twitter.com/klysY8HAiT
— Formula 1 (@F1) January 23, 2024
Formula 1 has yet another new race heading to the calendar.
F1 announced Tuesday that the sport will race in Madrid, Spain from 2026 to 2035. The race is set to hold the Spanish Grand Prix name from then on, and F1 is still negotiating with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for a potential spot on the calendar for 2026 onward.
The track is set to be a hybrid of a street circuit and a traditional circuit, with 20 turns and an estimated lap time of 1:32.40. The circuit is located five minutes away from the Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez airport and organizers aim to make it one of the most accessible F1 races, with public transportation able to accommodate 90% of fans per Formula 1’s release.
The addition is a recent trend for F1, as the sport seems to be more inclined to race at street circuits than actual tracks. The calendar has grown to 24 races, and of those 24 races in 2024, 6 (25%) are street tracks. Madrid will be the latest addition to that group, showcasing a pivot from the sport in its new additions to the calendar.
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