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Why F1 is no stranger to Madrid
After confirming the move to Madrid in 2026, F1 reflects on its first decade in the region. The Jarama circuit, located about 30 km from Madrid, hosted its first F1 grand prix in 1968. The inaugural race saw Graham Hill of Lotus take the victory after Chris Amon’s Ferrari suffered a fuel pump failure. Following that, Jarama alternated with the Montjuic Circuit in Barcelona until a fatal accident in 1975 ended its tenure. The 1970 race at Jarama descended into chaos due to confusion over qualifying and starting grid positions. Mario Andretti, Lotus, and Patrick Depailler, Ligier, were among the subsequent winners at Jarama. The 1980 edition saw tensions rise during the FISA-FOCA war, with heavy fines handed out to drivers. Despite attempts to save the race, it ultimately faced cancellation.
