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Madrid Grand Prix to Replace Historic Imola in 2026?

5/19/2025

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The Madrid Grand Prix is set to make its thrilling debut in 2026, possibly taking Imola's spot on the Formula 1 calendar. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali hinted at this change, sparking disappointment from Max Verstappen, who lamented the loss of historic tracks like Imola that hold deep emotional ties for drivers.

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The Madrid Grand Prix is set to make its thrilling debut in 2026, possibly taking Imola's spot on the Formula 1 calendar. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali hinted at this change, sparking disappointment from Max Verstappen, who lamented the loss of historic tracks like Imola that hold deep emotional ties for drivers.