Components 1 has at the moment introduced that the Spanish Grand Prix might be held in Madrid from 2026 to 2035 inclusive following an settlement with IFEMA MADRID to convey a brand-new circuit to the Spanish capital, which is able to incorporate each avenue and non-street sections.
The brand new 5.47km circuit, topic to FIA homologation and ultimate design specification, will function 20 corners, with a projected qualifying lap of 1 minute 32 seconds. Constructed world wide class IFEMA exhibition centre, the circuit can even incorporate a premium Paddock constructing with a brand new race tower and workplace areas, VIP hospitality and leisure areas.
The venue is projected to have capability to host greater than 110,000 followers per day throughout grandstand, common admission, and VIP hospitality. There are additionally plans to develop the circuit’s capability to 140,000 per day over the primary half of the settlement, making Madrid one of many largest venues on the F1 calendar.
Situated within the metropolis of Madrid and 5 minutes from the Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez airport, the Spanish Grand Prix will develop into probably the most accessible races on the F1 calendar, with the circuit only a brief commute away by Metro, practice, and metropolis traces. It’s estimated that 90% of followers will be capable of journey to the Paddock through public transport, whereas followers staying in native lodging might be a brief stroll away.
Components 1 is dedicated to reaching Internet Zero Carbon by 2030 and IFEMA MADRID shares the imaginative and prescient to make the Spanish Grand Prix probably the most sustainable F1 occasions of the season. Over the past 5 years, IFEMA MADRID has diminished its carbon footprint in scopes 1 and a couple of* by 78% and plans are in place to additional cut back its carbon emissions, with sustainable occasions a central focus. All IFEMA MADRID buildings use 100% licensed renewable vitality in all exhibition halls and any non permanent construction constructed for the race might be constructed utilizing recyclable supplies.
The Area of Madrid and its capital are extensively thought-about to be probably the greatest locations on the planet, identified for its vibrant tradition, conventional landmarks, and premium culinary and leisure choices. Along with the Grand Prix, fan activations will happen in Downtown Madrid. There can even be loads of engagement with native companies and faculties to make sure the entire neighborhood advantages from the occasion, which is predicted to generate a projected €450m to the town’s economic system per 12 months.
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Commenting on the announcement, Components One President and CEO, Stefano Domenicali mentioned: “Madrid is an unbelievable metropolis with wonderful sporting and cultural heritage, and at the moment’s announcement begins an thrilling new chapter for F1 in Spain. I wish to thank the crew at IFEMA MADRID, the Regional Authorities of Madrid and the town’s Mayor for placing collectively a improbable proposal. It actually epitomises Components 1’s imaginative and prescient to create a multi-day spectacle of sport and leisure that delivers most worth for followers and embraces innovation and sustainability.”
Talking of the brand new location of the Spanish Grand Prix, FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem added: “Fashionable Components 1 vehicles racing on a brand new circuit within the Spanish capital metropolis of Madrid is an attractive prospect. As we construct in direction of the introduction of the FIA 2026 Components One rules, which have been framed with Internet Zero carbon by 2030 in thoughts, it’s pleasing to see that the native organisers have positioned a pointy deal with environmental sustainability of their plans for the occasion. As is customary, the proposed circuit might be topic to FIA homologation and security checks and calendar approval by the World Motor Sport Council.”
José Vicente de los Mozos, President of the Government Committee of IFEMA MADRID, mentioned: “Our dream of internet hosting a significant F1 occasion round IFEMA MADRID has come true. We’re thrilled to announce the return of F1 to Madrid after greater than 4 a long time.
“We’ve got the ambition to organise a Grand Prix that may develop into a reference within the F1 worldwide calendar, particularly conceptualized and designed to supply a particular and distinctive expertise for each followers and groups collaborating within the competitors. With this, Madrid desires to deep dive into the event of a brand new idea that mixes sport and leisure, whereas delivering a memorable occasion.”
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