The name of the circuit that will host the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in the capital city of Madrid has been given a name that is rather odd. Afrosport reports.
Spain will host two races in F1 next year, the new venue being a new hybrid street circuit in Madrid which will take on the title of Spanish Grand Prix from the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona which has a contract for one more year.
Madrid will now take over as part of a long deal that runs until 2035, and organisers have confirmed the new track will be called ‘Madring’.
“Madrid is the first major European capital to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, and the circuit’s name reflects this milestone,” read a statement by the race organisers per Crash.net.
“MADRING merge ‘Madrid’ with ‘ring’, a term often associated with racing circuits in the F1 world.
“The result is a modern and contemporary identity, aligned with the new era of spectacle circuit – akin to Abu Dhabi, Miami, and Las Vegas, where the event transcends the track and permeates the entire city.
“Formula 1 circuits are typically referred to by the city or region where they are located – Monza, Imola, Interlagos, Spa, Silverstone, Miami, Las Vegas.
“However, their full official names are rarely used. For this reason, Madring aims to establish a concise and memorable identity that directly references its host city, is instantly recognisable worldwide, and requires no translation.
“Ultimately, it is more than just a name – it is a genuine, distinctive, and iconic brand, designed to resonate with a modern and engaged F1 audience.”
The Madring circuit will be 3.39-mile in length which runs around the IFEMA exhibition venue that is close to the city’s main international airport and has a transport network connecting the city centre, making it one of the most sustainable F1 events of the season.
