FORMULA ONE might substitute one in every of it’s most iconic racetracks.
Barcelona has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991, with the observe seeing legends comparable to Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton win there a number of instances.
The circuit might not see wins from the likes of Lewis Hamilton after 2026Credit score: AP
The Barcelona observe has competitors from one other venue in SpainCredit score: Getty
Final yr the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya noticed two-time World Champion Max Verstappen storm to victory and overtake Charles Leclerc within the Drivers’ standings on his wat to the title.
However it might be changed with a model new observe in one other metropolis when its contract to host expires in 2026.
Madrid has reportedly made a bid to host the Spanish Grand Prix, publicly releasing a letter to F1 chief Stefano Domenicali.
The letter, written by regional minister Enrique Lopez, requested Domenicali to assist “carry Method 1 to Madrid” and confirmed his “willingness to signal the suitable agreements”.
The F1 boss gave his ideas in regards to the potential new venue on the latest launch of the F1 Exhibition in Madrid.
He mentioned: “They’re working to carry a race right here and F1 is delighted to have so many contenders, as a result of this manner we grow to be increasingly more standard.”
The closest town has come to internet hosting was in 1981, when the Spanish GP was held in Jarama, 20 miles north of Madrid.
It’s unlikely Spain will maintain multiple race on the calendar as the game appears to extend its world presence.
Nonetheless, Italy at present hosts two Grand Prix, at Imola and Monza.
There may even be three races within the US this yr after Las Vegas was added to the calendar alongside Austin and Miami.
Domenicali admitted that having “two races in Spain could be very sophisticated”, as conferences going over proposals for layouts across the Spanish capital proceed to happen.
The provide from Madrid additionally comes after the Spanish Grand Prix organisers drew criticism over their poor organisation throughout final yr’s occasion at Barcelona.
The 2022 race bought out, however organisers failed to organize the venue for the variety of followers, with visitors grinding to a halt exterior the circuit as followers struggled to seek out parking.
F1 launched an announcement calling the congestion points “not acceptable”, and ordered the organisers to create a plan to keep away from an analogous catastrophe at this yr’s race in June.
Originally posted 2023-03-24 17:14:55.