Madrid will post Spanish Grand Prix. from Formula one starting in 2026, on the commuter route around IFEMA, as announced on Tuesday at an event attended by Italian Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1; and Spanish Jose Vicente de los MososPresident of the above-mentioned Just Institution of the Spanish Capital.
The Spanish Grand Prix, which will still take place this year and next Montmelo (Barcelona), will take place within the aforementioned IFEMA network, in principle from 2026 to 2035, as reported at the aforementioned event, which they also attended. Isabel Diaz AyusoPresident of the Community of Madrid; Jose Luis Martinez Almeida, Mayor of Madrid; And Angel AsensioPresident of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce.
Madrid will host the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026! 🇪🇸
Brand new track located in Madrid!
Here’s everything you need to know 👇#F1 @IFEMA pic.twitter.com/KHucpnlDZV
— Formula 1 (@F1) January 23, 2024
New track with urban sectors and others that won’t are still subject to approval FIA (FĂ©dĂ©ration Internationale de l’Automobile), will have length almost five and a half kilometers (5470 meters) and 20 curves. And the estimated qualifying lap time will be approximately one minute and 32 seconds.
The scheme was developed by DROMO, a company chaired by an Italian Jarno Zafellialso present at the event, who explained what the circuit will be like, which in due course still needs to be approved by the FIA, and among whose recent notable actions stands out the renovation Zandvoortheadquarters Dutch Grand Prix. Where at the end of last August the Spanish two-time world champion Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) finished second in the race, which the Dutchman won in front of his fans. Max Verstappen.
Also present at the event were, among many others, Spanish Carlos Sainznew winner for the fourth time Dakar Rallywhich ended last week in Arabia, and on this occasion Stefano Domenicali, the head of Formula 1, demanded loud applause from the audience present.
Visible leader of the project that emerged from exclusively private initiativeand which has been ongoing for a couple of years, is the aforementioned José Vicente de los Mosos, to whom he provided invaluable assistance in the endless negotiations Luis Garcia Abad: a man who knows all the intricacies of Formula 1 perfectly and who, among many other activities associated with the highest category, has experienced on the front line, as a representative, all the successes of the Spanish two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.
The venue for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid from 2026 will include “premium” building in which the paddock will be locatedwith a new racing tower, office space, VIP area and various relaxation areas.
Let’s go racing in Madrid!
Say hello to a brand new track built around @IFEMA Exhibition Center ✨#F1 pic.twitter.com/klysY8HAiT
— Formula 1 (@F1) January 23, 2024
In principle, the initial capacity is about 110 thousand viewers per day, between the stands and VIP areas; for an event that aims to be inclusive and reach fans of all purchasing power levels. According to the organization, already in the first half of the agreement, initially designed for ten years, the arena’s capacity is expected to expand to 140 thousand fans, which Madrid will do one of the most popular Grand Prix calendar
The IFEMA track, located approximately five minutes from Madrid-Barajas, Adolfo Suarez Airportwill be one of the most accessible races on the calendar as they estimate “90 percent” of fans will be able to access the venue in public transportespecially by metro or bus.
To date, Madrid has hosted Formula 1 World Championship races nine times, including the Spanish Grand Prix, all in Jarama Route: first in 1968with the triumph of the English language Graham Hill; and the last one in 1981when the Canadian won Gilles Villeneuve. So, with the confirmation that the Spanish capital will host a premier Grand Prix starting in 2026, Formula 1 will return to Madrid 45 years later.
“The love for Formula 1 is known all over the world; and especially in Spain. F1 is not just a show. This unique technological experience, experience and desire to win. The reaction from Spain and Madrid is incredible,” said Domenicali, the head of Formula 1.
Formula 1 will come to Madrid in 2026! 🤩🇪🇸#F1 @IFEMA pic.twitter.com/QkvpE02WNQ
— Formula 1 (@F1) January 23, 2024
“Thank you to Carlos Sainz for being here, and also thanks to another Madrid native, Carlos Sainz Jr., who will surely be in the 2026 race; “I hope this will also be a new challenge for Fernando (Alonso), whom I know very well,” added Domenicali, the highest authority in the premier class and who was once team manager at Ferrari, where he matched the double world champion. Asturian, who scored eleven of his 32 Formula 1 victories for the Scuderia.
De los Mozos, IFEMA president and general director of the upcoming Grand Prix to be held in Madrid, said Formula 1 is a competition like few others; challenge to overcome limits“.
“Several years ago in Monza, I shared with one of the main participants in this project, Luis GarcĂa Abad, about my desire to hold the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Madrid. Project started in 2020 and what was visible slowed down due to the pandemic“De los Mosos explained this during an event moderated by journalist Nira Huanco.
“We knew we needed to create an innovative project, something unique for the fans and Formula 1. Only with the ambition to make Madrid an international benchmark will we be able to enter this difficult race. This Grand Prix will be important for Madrid and for the promotion of the “brand of Spain”. Our Grand Prix will be the most sustainable on the calendar and will take place without government funding.. And the distinctive element will be the location of this scheme within the IFEMA territory,” added José Vicente de los Mosos.
(EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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