Madrid's Circuit

Madrid is the first major European capital to host an F1 Grand Prix, which is why the circuit’s name is based on Madrid, combined with the word “ring”, a term used for many circuits around the world of F1®. This creates a modern and contemporary name, in line with the new concept of an entertainment-focused circuit, similar to Abu Dhabi, Miami and Las Vegas, where the event itself goes beyond the limits of the track and becomes part of the city.

MADRING is a short and straightforward name, easy to remember and requiring no translation.

Turn 1
The first corner of the circuit is the first obvious overtaking opportunity, as the single-seaters go from over 320 km/h on the 589-metre main straight down to 100 km/h before immediately heading into the second turn. The distance from the starting line to Turn 1 is just over 200 metres.

Turn 2
This slow second corner leads into the extremely fast Hortaleza corner. It is the lowest point of the circuit, at 671 metres above sea level.

Turn 3
HORTALEZA: A fast right-hand corner named ‘HORTALEZA’, with the Madrid neighbourhood of the same name in the background. It introduces the drivers to the urban section of the circuit, along Calle de la Ribera de Sena, before they head onto the longest straight of the track, measuring 837 metres, where speeds will exceed 300 km/h. The entry and exit width of the corner is 12 metres.

Turn 4
An extremely fast right-hand corner taken flat-out, reaching the circuit’s maximum speed of 340 km/h, running along Calle Ribera del Sena.

Turn 5
The approach to Turn 5 is another clear overtaking opportunity, as drivers go from the 340 km/h reached at Turn 4 down to 80 km/h. From Turn 3 to Turn 5, the track is essentially an 837-metre straight corresponding to the urban section of the circuit.

Turns 6 and 7
Subida de las Cárcavas. The left-hand Turn 6, which runs along a public road, marks the beginning of the ‘Subida de las Cárcavas’, featuring an 8% uphill gradient that takes the drivers towards the neighbourhood of the same name. Once at the top, after climbing 10 metres, they reach Turn 7, a blind corner and the highest point of the circuit at 697 metres. From there, the track descends at a 5% gradient, making this one of the most challenging sections of the circuit.

Turn 8
EL BÚNKER: This corner is called ‘EL BÚNKER’ because it runs alongside the Civil War fortifications of La Mata Espesa and introduces the drivers to the fast and technical Valdebebas section. The corner features a 5% downhill gradient, preceded by an 8% uphill section.

Turn 9
A fast right-hand corner and the first corner located on the Valdebebas grounds.

Turns 10 and 11
The Chicane. Two consecutive corners, the first a 57° right-hander and the second a 78° left-hander, designed to reduce the speed of the single-seaters before they enter the banked corner at full throttle.

Turn 12
LA MONUMENTAL: Its name is a statement of intent. ‘LA MONUMENTAL’ refers to its semi-circular shape, reminiscent of a bullring, as well as its complexity. It will be a major challenge for the drivers, measuring 550 metres in length with a 24% banking. Around six seconds of cornering in front of approximately 45,000 spectators.

Turn 13
A clear overtaking opportunity, as drivers must slow from the 300 km/h reached on the exit of the banked section to 140 km/h to negotiate this slow corner of almost 84°. A good exit from this corner is essential for the fast ‘Las Enlazadas de Valdebebas’ section.

Turns 14, 15 and 16
LAS ENLAZADAS DE VALDEBEBAS: An extremely fast section of the circuit featuring a series of linked corners through the Valdebebas area, hence the name ‘LAS ENLAZADAS DE VALDEBEBAS’. The single-seaters will take Turns 14, 15 and 16 flat-out before braking for Turn 17, which will be a very clear overtaking opportunity as drivers slow from 280 to 100 km/h. The three corners are 12 metres wide.

Turn 17
The single-seaters approach this corner after the extremely fast ‘Las Enlazadas de Valdebebas’ section and must brake heavily from 280 km/h to 100 km/h to negotiate this 84° corner.

Turn 18
NORTE: The ‘NORTE’ corner is located immediately after the tunnel connecting Valdebebas with IFEMA and runs in front of the North Convention Centre, hence its name. VIP guests in Secondary Hospitality will enjoy spectacular and privileged views of this corner.

Turn 19
A fast left-hand corner after which speeds of up to 260 km/h can be reached, leading towards the area of Halls 14 and 12.

Turn 20
The circuit enters its slower section. Turn 20 is a slow 117° right-hand corner approached at 260 km/h, with the braking zone providing a clear overtaking opportunity.

Turn 21
The final two corners of the circuit, both right-handers flanked by walls, run alongside Halls 14 and 12 at IFEMA before leading onto the main straight. Turn 21, which runs alongside Hall 14, is a slow 71° corner.

Turn 22
EL PARQUE: The final corner of the circuit. Another slow, 90° turn that runs alongside Hall 12 and leads the single-seaters onto the main straight. It is called ‘EL PARQUE’ because of its views over Juan Carlos I Park.