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Carlos Sainz is playing a key role in shaping the new Madrid F1 track.
Carlos Sainz has been advising the organizers of Madrid’s new Formula 1 race, set to debut in 2026. Madrid will host the Spanish Grand Prix under a 10-year deal, with a new circuit around the IFEMA exhibition center, featuring the standout La Monumental at Turn 12. Sainz, as a race ambassador, is actively involved in promoting and shaping the event, focusing on creating overtaking opportunities on the track layout. He aims to ensure that the new circuit’s design allows for exciting racing, drawing parallels with successful street circuits like Baku. While acknowledging the importance of expanding F1 to new venues, Sainz emphasizes the need for circuits with character and personality.
