Spanish GP Throws in This New Track Into Growing F1 Circuit Pool With an Open Letter

The Spanish GP is one of the oldest races on the calendar. It celebrated its 100 years back in 2013. The Spanish GP currently takes place at Circuit de Catalunya Barcelona. However, recently the capital city of Madrid wants to join in on the party.

The track in Barcelona has been hosting the Spanish GP ever since its inauguration in 1991. However, the track’s current contract is set to expire in 2026. The capital city of Madrid has emerged as one of the front runners to possibly replace Barcelona.

The Counselor of the Presidency, Justice, and Interior of the Community of Madrid, Enrique Lopez recently sent out this letter to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. The letter highlights Madrid’s interest in hosting an F1 race weekend.

It further talks about the strengths of Madrid for an event of such sort and magnitude stating that Madrid would, “offer a great sporting and entertainment spectacle.”. Lopez signs off his letter by saying, “We are ready to work with you and your team to bring Formula 1 to Madrid.”

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Will we see the Spanish GP move to Madrid? Or will it be the second race in Spain? Who knows? But for the time being, the Spanish GP provides fans with the thrills. Especially with its updated new track layout, this season the race was an eventful one.

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This season was supposed to feature the most number of races in an F1 season at 23. Although, the cancellation of the Russian GP means that there will only be 22 races this season. However, with China, Qatar, and Las Vegas to be added next season, F1 will be looking to increase the maximum number of races they can hold in a year.

With the latest admission of Madrid putting its name in the hat to host an F1 weekend, space needs to be made. This means that to accommodate new tracks like Madrid, either the Concorde Agreement needs to change or some venues need to be axed. However, fans and drivers alike are already up in arms with the possible dropping of historical races like Belgium, France and Monaco.

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Although nothing is for certain as of now, the chances of a second Spanish GP look bleak. The only way for Madrid to get on the current calendar is to replace the race in Barcelona, which is, again, under contract till 2026.