Madrid's New F1 Track Takes Shape

Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix has a brand-new home in Madrid, with the circuit set to host its first race in September. The track features a unique hybrid design, combining a street circuit with a traditional section, including the iconic La Monumental banked corner. The circuit's design aims to provide a more satisfying track than recent additions like Las Vegas or Miami, with a focus on high-speed corners and a flowing sector 2. The track's layout is also designed to mitigate the impact of F1's current energy-starved cars, with a sequence of corners that should allow drivers to deploy full power. Construction is advancing rapidly, with recent FIA inspections going well and the track expected to be ready in time for the September race. The circuit's design also leaves room for future evolution, with the possibility of an indoor section and the use of red pigment to give the track a unique look.