Construction of the Circuit

In the construction of the Formula 1 Madrid Grand Prix, the focus has not only been on the circuit itself but also on doing it in an environmentally responsible way. That’s why MADRING has implemented several initiatives to reduce emissions, such as using battery-powered tools instead of gasoline or diesel generators. This means less smoke, less noise, and fewer greenhouse gas emissions. A pilot project with portable solar panels has also been launched to supply electricity to on-site offices, changing rooms, and dining areas. This system can store energy, replace traditional generators, and provides 100% renewable power. When it comes to waste management, all materials that can be reused are given a second life, and different types of waste are properly separated. Recyclable materials are prioritized, and the old asphalt will be recycled and reused as the base layer for the new surface. A large portion of the excess soil generated during earthworks will be reused on-site to build specific parts of the circuit, such as “La Monumental,” reducing heavy road transport and, therefore, the carbon footprint.

We are now entering the fifth month of construction at MADRING, and work is progressing according to plan on the Valdebebas site, with several sections even running a month ahead of the originally scheduled timeline. More than 400 trees have already been successfully transplanted. The underpass that will allow people to move between the fan zone and the Monumental area already has its side walls in place and will be covered this month. In addition, the circuit’s most iconic corner is now complete, so that together with other sections in Valdebebas, we can begin the paving phase in the second half of October.

This area, where trenches and excavators are currently at work, will soon become the paddock and pit lane for the Spanish Grand Prix. While activity slows down during the summer season, work inside IFEMA MADRID is progressing at full speed to prepare one of MADRING's most special areas.

Several of the century-old olive trees from the Valdebebas area now have a new home. Specifically, six of these trees, previously located in two roundabouts along Vía de Dublín, were transplanted this week and now reside within IFEMA MADRID. These trees, each with over a hundred years of history, are now integrated into their new surroundings, aligned with two other specimens already present on the premises-all of which are visible from Avenida de Partenón.

From the outset, the construction project for MADRING has been firmly committed to sustainability and to preserving the area's trees. In just two and a half months since the beginning of the works, 177 out of the 585 planned transplants have already been completed—representing 30% of the total. In recent months, around 50 trees have been replanted in the Mata Espesa fort area, alongside the palm trees relocated in a previous phase. This zone will become one of the greenest areas of the circuit.

Work on the Valdebebas site began a month ago and is proceeding according to the established roadmap. In fact, the peak of earth movement has been reached, with more than 12 thousand cubic metres being moved per day. Construction work on the MADRING circuit is environmentally friendly. For example, one third of the palm trees on the Valdebebas site have been transplanted to Francisco Umbral Street. The rest will follow in the next few days. In addition, solar panels are being installed to supply the 27 construction huts with renewable energy.

The MADRING track is starting to show its curves. And not just any curve.  The Monumental, the most emblematic of the Spanish Grand Prix, opens its way and the image from the air is already dizzying. A 550-metre corner, with a 24% banking. A real challenge for the drivers.

The MADRING works are being executed by the joint venture formed by ACCIONA (60%) and Eiffage Construction (40%). The contract includes, in addition to the construction work, the installation and subsequent dismantling of temporary structures. They will also be responsible for restoring the public roads to their original state after each Grand Prix.