Madrid is preparing: Sainz tests a new F1 course in the show race!

Madrid is preparing: Sainz tests a new F1 course in the show race!

Madrid, Spanien - In the coming season, Madrid will be hosting a new Formula 1 course. The Grand Prix of the Spanish capital, which has long been longed for, will take place on a specially prepared city course, not on a traditional race track. This represents an important step for the city, which is repositioned in the world of motorsport. Carlos Sainz, a driver born in Madrid, will take part in a show race on June 7, in which he will be the first driver to do a round on the new "Madring". This event enables the fans to experience part of the route for the first time, even if Sainz will only drive on part of the entire course.

Together with Sainz, the Red Bull Junior Pepe Marti and F3 pilot Mari Boya will also take part. Although the anticipation is great, there are also rumors about bumpy planning and possible cancellations of the Grand Prix in Madrid. The status of the event is currently uncertain, which is concerned about both fans and the organizer.

a dream becomes reality

The construction work for the new Formula 1 Arena in Madrid was recently started. Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the President of the Madrid region, celebrated the "realization of a dream" that Madrid puts on the international sports card. She emphasized that the event will not only create jobs, but will also attract thousands of visitors. The city administration of Madrid was enthusiastic about the development and sees the return of Formula 1 to Madrid a way to preserve the spirit and culture of the city.

Stefano Domenicali, Managing Director of Formula 1, welcomed Madried to the F1 calendar from 2026 and underlined the importance of sustainability in the planning and implementation of the events. Carlos Sainz took part in the symbolic laying of the foundation stone and expressed his pride to represent his hometown while he described Madrid as the "best city in the world".

economic impulses through motorsport

Motorsport events such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix are not only sporty highlights, but also significant economic drivers for the host regions. Spectator binding plays a crucial role in the success of these events. They not only attract numerous visitors, they also promote tourism and increase media presence. According to an analysis, the economic effects of large motorsport events are considerable because they act as multipliers and have a lasting positive effects on the regions that they align.

Here the view of some of the most important motorsport events and their effects:

The trend in motorsport increasingly goes towards "Green Racing" and sustainable mobility concepts, which are also to be taken into account in the new route in Madrid. With the start of this new chapter in Formula 1, Madrid has the opportunity to shine as an innovative location for motorsport events and at the same time to secure economic advantages for the region.