Work begins on Madrid circuit

Efforts to bring the new Madrid circuit to Formula 1 next year are now in full swing with construction taking place.

The 5.4km layout called Madring will replace Catalunya as the home of the Spanish Grand Prix next year.

Having already been seen, the twisty layout has been finalised featuring 22 turns including a banked, sweeping Turn 12.

The Madring will be in the Valdebas region and current Williams star Carlos Sainz was on hand to mark the occasion of work beginning.

Set to be constructed around the IFEMA MADRID exhibition centre fairgrounds, north east of the city, Madrid local Sainz was very proud.

“Madrid is the best city in the world and the place I miss the most when I’m away,” he said.

“It was an easy decision to become Madring’s ambassador because I truly believe we can build the best circuit in the world. I have complete faith in Madrid — it’s unbeatable. And we’re going for it.”

Run a lap of the Madring, the home of the Spanish Grand Prix from next year.

 President of the Community of Madrid Isabel Diaz Ayuso cannot wait to welcome the F1 circus.

“(This is) the realisation of a dream that puts not only Madrid but all of Spain on the international sports map,” she said.

“It is a source of pride to host this motorsport event, which will create jobs and attract thousands of visitors who will enjoy not only the race, but also our city’s culture, gastronomy, and lifestyle.

“We’re bringing Formula 1 back to Madrid, and we’re doing it while preserving the spirit of the city and its people.

“As Rafa Nadal said at the Laureus Awards, Madrid is the European capital of sport — and he’s right.”

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