The centerpiece of the new Madring circuit is La Monumental, a 550‑metre long, 10‑metre high banked turn that pushes the FIA‑allowed 24% incline (about 13.5°). Designers expect entry speeds near 300 km/h and a two‑second, 4 g compression at roughly 250 km/h, followed by a blind exit that forces drivers over a wall of asphalt before diving toward the sharp 90‑degree left of Turn 13.
Circuit chief Carlos Jimenez highlighted the blind spot as a major test of skill, while Williams driver Carlos Sainz called it “one of the most unique corners” he’s ever seen. Safety concerns over an originally faster plunge from Turns 8/9 led to an added right‑left chicane (Turns 10/11), which not only trims speed but also lets cars recover energy on the downhill section between Turns 9 and 11—potentially creating a new overtaking zone. Director Luis Garcia Abad stressed that the layout is neither a typical street nor a pure city circuit, aiming for an iconic, hybrid‑type venue.
Beyond La Monumental, the track offers sweeping sections after Turn 13, fast chicanes like The Bunker, and technical slower corners that will test both driver precision and strategic battery use. As practice sessions begin in September, the corner is set to become the circuit’s signature feature, but the surrounding layout promises plenty of action for fans and teams alike.
