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Update on the Madrid circuit: Latest details are here
Earlier this year, Formula 1 have announced that a new street circuit will be built in Madrid. The competition will race at the Spanish capital from 2026 onwards. Here are the latest details on the project.
In today's edition of Marca, the latest details of the new Madrid Street Circuit have been published, as the organisers hope to get their plans approved in May. Furthermore, in June, it is hoped that the construction of the track could begin in the non-urban areas. IFEMA plan to finish the track completely by 31 May 2026.
Details of the track
There will be four zones to overtake, and the main straight of the Madrid track will be 700 metres long. What will set the track apart will be the corner with a 30-degree banking. Based on Marca, the FIA might change the angle slightly, but it is expected to be approximately the same. The highest banking in the calendar at the moment is in the Zandvoort, which reaches a maximum of 18%.
Another aspect of the track will be that IFEMA plan to be as eco-friendly as possible. The Baraja Airport is near the track, and a photovoltaic power station will be built on IFEMA's land that could cover the electricity used for the Grand Prix.
Date is unknown
While the 2025 Formula 1 calendar has been published already, it is not yet known when the Grand Prix in the Spanish capital will be held, but it will optimally be around the same time as the Grands Prix weekends in Europe. Another question that has not been decided is whether it will be a night race or not.