P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It is beginning to look very much like Formula 1 is going to welcome a new Grand Prix to its calendar starting in 2026. Rumors surrounding a race in Madrid are becoming increasingly persistent.
According to AS, it is rumored that Formula 1 will host a Grand Prix in Madrid from 2026. Although there has been no official confirmation from F1 yet, it is reported to be a formality. This would mark Madrid’s return to the schedule for the first time since 1981 and potentially replace Barcelona, which has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991. The new track in Madrid is expected to be a street circuit, partly built on exhibition grounds near the Real Madrid soccer club complex. The circuit will be easily accessible by public transport and will have covered sections. The president of the RACE and the FIA Senate stated that the Spanish Federation has not received the project yet, but confirmation seems imminent and politicians in Spain believe it will contribute greatly to the Madrid and Spain brand.