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Catalonia will be eliminated from the F1 Spanish Grand Prix in favor of Madrid

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2 years ago

December 5, 2023

Kyle

Catalonia will be eliminated from the F1 Spanish Grand Prix in favor of Madrid

F1 Spanish Grand Prix could be moved to 2026.According to the newspaper El Mundo, this race If it is held in Madrid, the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit will be cancelled.Around Ifema venue.

The agreement will be financed by private investment. In order to avoid a repeat of the scandals and problems that ended at the Valencian Community Grand Prix, an announcement will be made in the coming days that will end more than 30 years of ties between the Montmelo circuit and F1, but the process is still in progress. Not completed. There are no ratings for this issue.

The economic impact on the Community of Madrid is expected to be approximately 5 billion euros.500 for each 10-year period covered by the agreement.

Already in the summer, newspaper Sportish reported that this possibility was being considered.. “We have a non-disclosure agreement, so I cannot reveal when the contract will be signed. I know when I’m going to sign it, I know when I’m going to announce it.” declared Jose Vicente de los Mosos, Ifema Executive Committee President, during an informative conference organized by the Nueva Economía Forum.

De los Mozos himself and Madrid Community President Isabel Díaz Ayuso had expressed optimism about this possibility.But no one has so far vowed so strongly that Madrid would join the F1 calendar with a city circuit around the venue.

“I have spoken to Stefano Domenicali, there is mutual trust and we will move things forward.”, de los Mossos said, referring to his contact with current F1 executive director Domenicali.

Sources close to the negotiations explained to MD in the summer that the Madrid circuit would be moved from Ifema to Valdebebas., forcing vehicles to pass under the M-11 bridge. The route, which has already been designed, uses one of the widest streets that runs right next to Ifema, such as Calle Dublin, towards Valdebebas, passing under the M-11 bridge to Real Madrid Sports City. you need to head to.

F1 and its approach to cities

F1 trends closer to cities, betting more and more on its products with every new circuit Adding to calendar. Proof of this is the latest American additions to the “Great Circus” such as Miami and Las Vegas, as well as previous participations such as Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Baku (Azerbaijan). This type of product will allow F1’s owner Liberty Media to bring racing closer to city dwellers and tourists, offering more convenient facilities for accessing the track.

The new Ifema-Valdebe bus circuit fully meets this requirement as it is accessible by public transport.. Additionally, this product will allow F1 to offer a VIP experience that is in high demand and at a higher price point.

In this sense, This circuit project focuses on meeting the requirement to neutralize CO2 emissions using renewable energy. And while GP emissions will be offset by other CO2 capture projects, the plan is in line with F1’s wishes, with engines, more electricity and synthetic fuels to be introduced from 2026. The installation area will be reduced. The goal is to hold an emissions-free competition in 2023.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

Kyle

I am a writer at Sportish, where I mainly cover sports news. I’ve also written for The Guardian and ESPN Brasil, and my work has been featured on NBC Sports, SI.com and more. Before working in journalism, I was an athlete: I played football for Colgate University and competed in the US Open Cross Country Championships.

Motorsports

Not Norris or Verstappen. F1 legend makes shocking prediction for 2026

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7 hours ago

January 14, 2026

Ruth

Not Norris or Verstappen. F1 legend makes shocking prediction for 2026

Legendary Formula 1 pilot Heinz-Harald Frentzen expressed an unexpected opinion about who will win the championship title in the 2026 season.

Frentzen raced in F1 from 1994 to 2003, competing for five different teams: Sauber, Williams, Jordan, Prost and Arous. But despite countless appearances, he was never at the right place and time to compete for the title.

In the fourth season, Frentzen became vice-champion of the Jordanian team, losing only to teammate Jacques Villeneuve after Michael Schumacher was disqualified in the final standings. This remains his best result in his career.

Just before the start of the 2026 season, as 11 teams prepared to subject their cars to new technical regulations, 58-year-old Frentzen published an unexpected prediction on social media.

Frentzen’s former Jordan teammate Damon Hill asked him at “X” who would win the title in 2026, and Frentzen replied:

“Fernando Alonso.”

Two-time champion Fernando Alonso is preparing to start his 23rd season in Formula 1, his fourth with Aston Martin. The team was actively preparing for the 2026 season by investing all the necessary resources in the car and inviting the best experts from Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari and other teams. Among the main experts is the legendary engineer Adrian Newey.

Fernando Alonso

— Heinz Harald Frentzen (@frentzen_hh) January 11, 2026

Source: Sport UA

Ruth

Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.

Motorsports

F1 driver: “We do not have the necessary tools to be the best team”

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7 hours ago

January 14, 2026

Ruth

F1 driver: “We do not have the necessary tools to be the best team”

Aston Martin pilot Lance Stroll said that the team does not yet have enough cars to be the best team in Formula 1.

The Silverstone team recently hired legendary engineer Adrian Newey as team principal and plans to become a championship contender in the future.

Newey initially joined as technical managing partner, overseeing operations ahead of F1 regulation changes in 2026, but it was announced that he would replace Andy Cowell as team principal at the end of 2025.

It’s an unusual position for Newey, but the team hopes to move on from 2026. Newey and Enrico Cardile are just two of the big names drawn to top-flight Aston Martin.

The team includes two-time world champion Fernando Alonso and experienced Lance Stroll, who is starting his 10th season.

However, at the end of last year, Stroll remained cautious about the team’s future:

“That’s a big question for everyone. Nobody knows what each team will look like in Melbourne at the start of the season.”

Of course, we don’t have all the tools to be a top team and there is no point in hiding behind that, but time will tell how strong we are.

It is exciting for us to move forward with brand new people and structure, and new regulations. “As a team, we are looking forward to the season,” Stroll said.

Source: Sport UA

Ruth

Motorsports

The first F1 team has revealed its design for the 2026 season. Will the style change?

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7 hours ago

January 14, 2026

Ruth

The first F1 team has revealed its design for the 2026 season. Will the style change?

Racing Bulls introduced the new team jersey for the 2026 season.

The kit’s design includes hints of Ford blue, a nod to Red Bull’s partnership with the American automaker to develop a new power unit to be used by both teams.

The general concept and color scheme of the new uniform is very similar to last year’s solution. This suggests that we should not expect any serious changes in the color outlook this year. So is there any need for these? After all, Formula 1 called the Racing Bulls’ uniform the most beautiful in 2025 when it was first introduced.