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Formula 1 announced on Tuesday that the Spanish Grand Prix is set to move to Madrid for 2026, which marks
The Spanish Grand Prix has a rich history in Formula 1, with multiple races being held at various circuits. The first official race took place in 1951 at the Pedralbes circuit in Barcelona, and it was won by Juan Manuel Fangio. After a break, the Spanish GP rotated between the Jarama and Montjuïc Park circuits until a tragic accident in 1975 ended Montjuïc’s time as an F1 venue. Jarama then became the sole host up until 1981, with Gilles Villeneuve’s incredible defensive display in ’81 being one of its most memorable races. In 1986, the Spanish GP moved to the Jerez circuit, where Ayrton Senna won the first race. Jerez’s defining moment was in 1997 when Michael Schumacher collided with Jacques Villeneuve, leading to a dramatic title win for Villeneuve. Since 1991, the Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya has been the permanent host of the Spanish GP.
