The city’s regional government has officially expressed interest in hosting a Formula One race on Thursday.
Although Spain has hosted a race in Barcelona, has a contract until 2026 and the lack of F1 level races in Madrid, the local authorities of the Spanish capital believe they can open negotiations with organizer Liberty Media about hosting a major tournament.
“I would like to confirm our commitment to you and to this project, as well as our readiness to sign the appropriate agreements to advance racing and deliver a great sporting and entertainment spectacle.” great,” wrote local government cabinet minister Enrique Lopez in a letter to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
Further details about the bid were not disclosed. and Formula One organizers declined to comment.
Madrid hosted the F1 Grands Prix from 1968 to 1981 at the Jarama circuit, which is outdated and in need of major upgrades to be able to host a race again.
Last year, the local government of Morata de Tajuna, 36km south of Madrid, confirmed that it was looking to build a FIA Grade 1 track with the ambition to host F1 and MotoGP races in the future.
There are 23 record-breaking Formula One races scheduled this year, and while the organizers want to expand the sport’s geographic reach, they have mainly considered adding venues in Africa and the United States. Ky.
