The project to build the new Madring circuit continues to make rapid progress, with organizers celebrating the milestones achieved so far and confidently confirming that everything will be ready for the headline event from September 11 to 13. The main asphalt track has now been completed layer by layer, and attention has shifted to the final touches that will ensure a memorable Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix debut in the Spanish capital.
Organizers confident ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix
Nira Juanco, Head of Communications for the Spanish Grand Prix, expressed her confidence in the project: “A year and a half ago we announced an ambition, a challenge that many considered impossible, even crazy, but today it has become a reality. It has been hard work, with months and months spent fighting against doubts—not our own, but those of others.”
She acknowledged the difficulties caused by adverse weather conditions but firmly reiterated that the project remains on schedule: “It hasn’t been easy. The weather has made things difficult for everyone, but we are on time and we will be ready, for anyone who still wants to ask.”
Strong backing from IFEMA and the Madrid Chamber of Commerce
José Vicente de los Mozos, Executive President of IFEMA and one of the driving forces behind the Madring project, shared the same sense of pride regarding the progress that has been made: “Getting to this point has not been easy. We have read and heard many stories intended to create distrust and raise doubts about the project.”
He recalled the origins of the initiative, which began more than five years ago alongside Luis García Abad: “On May 25, 2025, we laid the foundation stone of Madring, beginning to turn the dream we had into reality, and today that dream has already become a reality.”
De los Mozos also highlighted the challenges faced throughout construction, from the extremely tight schedule to carrying out the work while IFEMA continued its daily operations, as well as the development of several innovative engineering solutions. The scale of the project is remarkable, with 1.3 million cubic meters of earth moved, 75,000 tonnes of asphalt laid, 33,700 linear meters of drainage and utility networks installed, and nearly 20,000 meters of elevated structures completed.
The circuit has been designed to enhance the experience for drivers, teams and, above all, the fans, with the ambition of becoming one of the finest Formula 1 venues in the world. “We know where we are going and how we need to get there. The reality has surpassed the original idea.”
Ángel Asensio, President of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce, also defended the initiative: “This project seemed ambitious and many people didn’t believe in it, or didn’t want to believe in it, while others tried to put obstacles in our way. But we never stopped believing, and we were always convinced that we would complete this project for Madrid and for Spain.”
In September, the Formula 1 paddock will finally have the opportunity to see the results firsthand when the championship arrives at the brand-new venue.
Ferrari takes center stage with official filming day
Meanwhile, attention is also turning to Scuderia Ferrari. Today, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will take to the track for an official filming day. Although the session is primarily intended for promotional filming, it will also allow the team to gather valuable feedback and gain a better understanding of the characteristics of the new circuit.
Leclerc and Hamilton will have the opportunity to further strengthen their working relationship while preparing for the upcoming rounds of the Formula 1 World Championship, underlining Ferrari’s strong commitment to developing the SF-26 throughout the second half of the season.
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