Madrid unveils the Madring track, future home of the Spanish Grand Prix
With less than a year to go before the first Formula 1 Grand Prix in Madrid since 1981, the organizers released an on-board simulation of the future urban circuit on Friday April 25. The 5.47 km track promises to be as technical as it is accessible, with fast corners, urban innovation and strategic ambition.
Designed around the IFEMA Madrid exhibition center, the « Madring » combines 4.1 km of private infrastructure with 1.3 km of public roads. The video rendering released on April 25 offers a first immersion behind the wheel on the circuit's 22 turns, including the longest curve on the calendar. The images confirm the designers' intention to combine sporting spectacle with urban integration: the track winds just a few minutes from Barajas airport, while remaining directly connected to the metro and local trains.
Record Accessibility and Ecological Ambitions
Designed to limit its environmental footprint, the Madrid Grand Prix also aims for ultra-smooth access for fans: 90% of spectators should be able to reach the stands via public transport. This vision is part of the overall strategy of the project, awarded in early 2024 to a consortium led by Acciona and Eiffage Construction.
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Scheduled delivery in May 2026
The work, officially launched in April, is expected to be completed in May 2026, just a few weeks before the first Grand Prix. The 83.2 million euro contract also includes the installation of temporary infrastructures, their annual removal, as well as the restoration of the roads. The Madring will meet FIA standards (Grade 1 homologation) and is part of a clear political intention: to make Madrid a major hub in the global calendar, similar to Las Vegas or Singapore.
If Madrid is to take over the Spanish Grand Prix, a coexistence phase with the Barcelona circuit is planned. This transition will allow F1 to ensure continuity in Spain while testing the real-world appeal of Madrid.
🚨 ÚLTIMA HORA: Vuelta completa al circuito de Madrid.
Albergará el GP de España desde 2026
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