Carlos Sainz is ready to thrill System 1 followers in a free occasion on June 7 on the new Madring circuit in Madrid, which is able to turn out to be host of the Spanish Grand Prix in 2026.
IFEMA Madrid is ready to turn out to be host of the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026, with the all-new Madring circuit set to host Spain’s spherical of the calendar from subsequent 12 months onwards. To have a good time, Carlos Sainz will take his Williams FW45 on a high-speed demo run on the Madring Roadshow on the future F1 circuit in June.
Happening on Saturday June 7, one week after the Spanish Grand Prix is held at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the ultimate time, Sainz – an envoy for the occasion – might be joined by two rising Spanish stars on the free motorsport showcase: System 2 racer Pepe Martí and System 3 driver Mari Boya.
Beginning at 7pm, the occasion will see the three drivers head alongside a virtually one-kilometre route, operating down Ribera del Sena Avenue and a part of Avenida del Partenón, earlier than ending on the South entrance of the conference and exhibition centre.
Occasion organisers have promised a fan zone, meals vehicles, merchandise stalls and “different surprises” on the occasion, which is free to attend. As a result of nature of the occasion and the closure of close by automobile parks, organisers are encouraging these attending to make use of public transport to get to the observe.
Speaking in regards to the Madring Roadshow, Madrid-born Carlos Sainz says it’s an “unimaginable alternative” to drive his Williams equipment on the new circuit:
“Madrid is clearly my hometown. I grew up right here and began racing go karts on this metropolis. To have the prospect to drive an F1 automobile in my very own yard is a dream come true for me and an unimaginable alternative for Madrid to indicate everybody our potential and willingness to turn out to be the most effective circuit and the best occasion on the complete F1 calendar! This roadshow is simply step one in bringing System 1 nearer to everybody and showcasing the distinctive character MADRING’s structure will provide.”
The Madring will be part of the calendar in 2026, with the Spanish Grand Prix reportedly set to maneuver to a September date. The brand new circuit takes over from Catalunya, which has been the only host of the occasion since 1991.
The 5.4 observe is presently beneath development and can characteristic 22 turns – considered one of which, the “Monumental” nook – is a 550m flip which options 24% banking. It is going to be the primary circuit set in a serious European capital metropolis. The Madring joins the System 1 calendar as host of the Spanish Grand Prix till no less than 2035 – the fourth longest contract of any circuit, behind solely Bahrain, Australia and Miami.
