It is an idea that has been around for more than a year and on which official organizations such as the City of Madrid wave Madrid’s community have spoken about it: bring the Formula 1 to the capital of Spain.
So much Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida What Isabel Diaz Ayuso They have shown their willingness to host a ‘Great Circus’ race in the city of Madrid, but many edges remain to be polished.
First, where would it be: the options that have gained the most strength are those of the semi-urban circuit around IFEMA or adapt the layout of Jarama to meet the requirements stipulated by F1.
So far, everything is draft, the idea remains to be specified and, in addition, another factor must be taken into account: the Madrid GP could not take place, at least, until after 2026, date on which the contract for the Montmeló circuit ends.
In this regard, it has been pronounced Stefano DomenicaliCEO of F1, at an event in Pamplona: “I think that at this moment, the most appropriate thing I can say is that, right now, for the next few years, we have an agreement with the Barcelona circuit, with which, obviously , We are very happy”.
Of course, the doors to the capital do not close: “Madrid has proposed a new, interesting projectwhich will have to be developed in the future to understand if this project can be sustainable from a technical and economic point of view”.
“Therefore, what I can confirm is that this shows how much Formula 1 is growing in popularity in Spain, too, logically by Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz. Surely, this will help to find a solution that is important, robust, for the future of Formula 1 in Spain”, he added in a statement to ‘Marca’.
Is it possible that two races are hosted in Spain?: “In Italy it is happening now, but we will see in the future. Seeing how we are growing all over the world, having two grands prix in the same country is very difficult in Europe. In other parts of the world, such as the United States, the dimensions are totally different. I think the reality of our growth tells us that it’s very difficult, but never say never.”
Finally, the head of Formula 1 has gotten wet and has indicated which track has the best chance of hosting a hypothetical Madrid Grand Prix.
“I think, right now, the possibility that we have seen is more by IFEMA than by Jarama“, Domenicali has settled.