PLANS for a brand new Formula One track with a quirky name in Spain have been unveiled.
The hybrid street circuit in Madrid, which will take over the Spanish Grand Prix next year, has been given a face-lift.
The 2026 Spanish GP has been given a new name at a new track[/caption]
The race promoters have announced the track will be named “Madring”.
The Spanish Grand Prix has been held in Montmelo, Barcelona for the last 35 years, but will move to Madrid next year.
The name of the urban circuit and the brand image were announced on Monday, merging the city’s name with “ring.”
“Ring” is a term often associated with racing circuits in the F1 world, such as in Hungaroring, Nurburgring, Hockenheimring.
A statement read: “Formula 1 circuits are typically referred to by the city or region where they are located – Monza, Imola, Interlagos, Spa, Silverstone, Miami, Las Vegas.
“However, their full official names are rarely used. For this reason, Madring aims to establish a concise and memorable identity that directly references its host city, is instantly recognisable worldwide, and requires no translation.”
Madring will have 5,474 km layout, with 20 corners and an estimated qualifying lap time of 1 minute and 32 seconds.
The aim is for a hybrid 3.4-mile circuit featuring street and non-street sections, subject to FIA approval.
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The Jarama circuit, north of the Spanish capital, already held F1 races decades ago.
The track was originally referred to as the Ifema Madrid Circuit, in reference to the exhibition centre on the same site.
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It is also very close to the airport and passes right next to Real Madrid‘s training facilities.
The circuit, however, has been met with some criticism from local residents.
Locals are arguing that noise levels will exceed the maximum levels required in the area where the race will take place.
New F1 racing regulations and a brand new team will also be introduced in the 2026 season.
F1 is due to have two races in Spain next year.
The permanent circuit outside Barcelona has one year to run on its contract after this season and is therefore expected to appear on the 2026 F1 calendar.
It has held the Spanish GP every year since it opened in 1991.
The new circuit has a 10-year deal to host F1, ensuring the Madring will remain on the calendar until at least 2035.
The promoter is reported to have paid almost £427m for the race.
