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Why F1 is no stranger to Madrid
As F1 confirmed its move to Madrid in 2026, we reflect on the series’ first decade in the region. The Jarama circuit, located in the Community of Madrid, hosted its first F1 grand prix in 1968. Lotus emerged victorious when Chris Amon’s Ferrari suffered a fuel pump failure. Jarama alternated with Barcelona’s Montjuic Circuit until a fatal accident in 1975 ended the latter’s presence on the calendar. The Spanish GP at Jarama in 1970 was marred by chaos over qualifying results and the number of participants. Niki Lauda secured his maiden F1 win at Jarama in 1974, and a significant moment in the track’s history came in the 1980 edition during the FISA-FOCA war.
