The Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, scheduled to take place in Madrid from 2026 to 2035, will feature the FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 Championships.
The agreement, which spans ten years, adds the two categories to the event and provides an opportunity for young drivers to race on a Formula 1 circuit.
Bruno Michel, CEO of FIA F2 and F3, said: “It’s important that the young drivers in both our championships get to race on as many F1 tracks as possible. With the addition of Madrid to the Formula 1 calendar, it was logical that F2 and F3 would follow suit. I am really looking forward to our cars providing the spectators with some racing.”
The agreement was signed by Michel and officials from IFEMA Madrid, including José Vicente de los Mozos, President of the Executive Committee, Daniel Martínez, Executive Vice-President, and Luis García Abad, General Director of F1 IFEMA Madrid.
De los Mozos stated: “The FIA F2 and FIA F3 categories are fundamental for the future of the sport, as they produce the future stars of F1. This makes the Spanish Grand Prix 2026-2035 an event offering fans a motorsport experience.”
A weekend not to miss in Madrid
The GP will be held at the IFEMA Madrid Circuit, located near the Exhibition Centre and Valdebebas. The inclusion of F2 and F3 is aimed at broadening the appeal of the weekend and providing additional racing.
Formula 2, which replaced the GP2 Series in 2017, has been a stepping stone for drivers moving to Formula 1. Previous champions include Lewis Hamilton, who won the GP2 title in 2006, Charles Leclerc in 2017, George Russell in 2018, anmadrid gp
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The FIA F3 Championship has also contributed to developing drivers since its launch in 2019. George Russell, Oscar Piastri, and Gabriel Bortoleto, who won the title in 2023, all advanced from F3 to higher categories. The series is considered a key stage in driver development.
The Madrid Grand Prix will combine Formula 1 with F2 and F3, creating an event featuring established drivers alongside developing talent.
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