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Madrid will become the latest city to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2026 with Barcelona’s future on the calendar uncertain.
Formula 1 has announced that the Spanish Grand Prix will move to Madrid from the 2026 season, while the future of Barcelona’s race remains uncertain. A multi-year deal has been reached to host the race at a 5.47km part street circuit at the IFEMA entertainment complex. Discussions will be held regarding the future of the Catalunya track, which has been hosting Spain’s round of the World Championship since 1991. Lap-times are expected to be around 1m:32s in qualifying and the new circuit can accommodate over 100,000 fans. The proposed circuit in Madrid will undergo safety checks and must receive approval before it can join the F1 calendar.
