The 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid continues to make progress, and the circuit now has a reputation: “Madring”. Lastly, there will likely be no reference to IFEMA, though it’s nonetheless closely concerned within the undertaking, and a brief and direct title has been chosen that highlights the title of Madrid alongside a “surname” (ring) that refers to a racing circuit.
Why is the brand new F1 circuit known as Madring?
The organizers defined that since circuits are normally recognized by the title of the town, the monitor needed to embody Madrid’s title, and a wordplay was made with the frequent “ring” utilized in many different circuits similar to Hungaroring in Hungary, Purple Bull Ring in Austria, or two legendary circuits in Germany, Hockenheimring and Nürburgring.
Moreover, “Madring” is a reputation that gained’t want translation to be acknowledged worldwide and guarantees to be an occasion that goes past the monitor, with “a number of actions and leisure initiatives associated to F1 earlier than, throughout, and after” the Spanish GP.
With “Madring,” they hope to create a recognizable model, and with their brand, they intend for the strains to signify “the curves of a circuit” and convey “dynamism and modernity.” The aim is to transmit the concept of racing, pleasure, and velocity. The textual content is in pink, the colour of the Neighborhood of Madrid, mixed with yellow, the colour of the Spanish flag.
The Madrid F1 GP undertaking is nearing a key second
On the finish of January, Madrid’s mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, assured that the whole lot was continuing in line with plan and indicated April because the month when development of the F1 circuit would start. This depends upon the ultimate granting of the license, which isn’t but ultimate, as 5 bids had been submitted within the tender for the works, two from development corporations and three from enterprise conglomerates.
If the works don’t start in April, they may nonetheless begin in Might, leaving room for a 14-month development plan earlier than the race takes place within the Spanish capital in September 2026.
It’s nonetheless unclear the place the funding for the Grand Prix will come from, however the Metropolis and the Neighborhood proceed to guarantee that it will likely be personal and won’t affect the cash of the individuals of Madrid or the Spanish public.