Madrid, Spain – April 25, 2025 – The dream of a new Formula 1 Grand Prix in Madrid has taken a significant leap forward as the circuit project has received the official green light. The Mayor of Madrid announced today that the license for the construction of the new Formula 1 circuit will be issued tomorrow, paving the way for the realization of the event.
The 5.47-kilometer street circuit will be located around the IFEMA exhibition center in the Barajas district, conveniently situated just five minutes from the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and 16 kilometers from the city center. The layout promises an exciting challenge for drivers and thrilling action for fans, featuring fast sweeping corners, tight chicanes, and long straights, offering four potential overtaking opportunities across its 20 corners. The average speed is projected to be around 218 km/h, with qualifying laps estimated to be in the vicinity of 1 minute and 32 seconds.
The circuit will incorporate existing infrastructure, including the Valdebebas Tunnel, from which drivers will emerge into a series of challenging corners, starting with the fast right-hander of the Valdebebas Curve. The track will then weave through the heart of Madrid, passing by the IFEMA Madrid exhibition center and other local landmarks before reaching the finish line.
While Madrid has been confirmed as a host venue for a future Spanish Grand Prix, the exact start date and the implications for the current Spanish Grand Prix held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya remain to be fully clarified. However, the Mayor expressed great enthusiasm about bringing Formula 1 back to Madrid, emphasizing that the event will be a “hallmark of this city.” He indicated that construction of the circuit will commence immediately.
Formula 1 has been actively looking to expand its calendar into new territories, with potential races in South Africa, Thailand, and an additional circuit in Saudi Arabia also under consideration for the coming years. The addition of a Madrid Grand Prix would mark a significant moment for motorsport in Spain, which last hosted a Formula 1 race in the capital at the Jarama circuit in 1981.
Further details regarding the specific timeline for the Madrid Grand Prix and its place on the Formula 1 calendar are expected to be announced in due course. However, today’s news marks a crucial step forward in bringing the excitement of Formula 1 back to the vibrant city of Madrid.