Influential F1 figure backs major race relocation
Carlos Sainz Sr has backed the possibility of the Spanish Grand Prix being moved to Madrid, stressing that there are no hard and fast rules to decide the permanent location of the Grand Prix.
The Spanish Grand Prix has been held at various locations throughout its rich history, including Jerez, Larrama and now the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Catalonia has had exclusive hosting rights since 1991, but its status is threatened by Madrid’s attempt to stage the Grand Prix on a track near the IFEMA convention centre.
The expected arrival date for the Madrid Grand Prix is scheduled for 2026, adding uncertainty to the Catalan’s future in F1. Carlos Sainz Sr. sees the potential move of the Spanish Grand Prix to Madrid as a key aspect of Formula 1’s dynamic evolution, with Sainz seeing the potential transition as a natural progression through the key to adaptability in navigating the sport’s complex web of change. . “I think it’s very important to have a Grand Prix in Spain,” said Carlos Sainz Jr., father of the Ferrari F1 driver. According to Planet F1.
“I don’t know if it will be one or two in the end, but if it is confirmed and becomes a reality, I will be happy if the Spanish Grand Prix comes to Madrid, like any other driver from Madrid.” I know what the Grand Prix is and its impact on the city. “On the other hand, I think Catalonia has had it and enjoyed it for many years. There’s no rule that says you have to stay in one place all your life and he was at Jerez at the time.
“This is the process that is happening in the world of motorsport and I would be very happy if it really happened. I encourage everyone who has the opportunity to make decisions and I believe that this is a personal initiative, so no one can blame anyone and I believe that if the money goes somewhere, it will be successful.
