Overview
- Presales since September have reached 50,000 tickets, signaling strong demand for the inaugural race.
- The first black asphalt layer is already down on “La Monumental,” the circuit’s main curve, as crews accelerate before potential winter rains.
- IFEMA plans a preliminary, lower-category race likely without spectators to validate the surface and event systems in real conditions.
- Safety preparations prioritize homologation over cosmetic choices such as a proposed red asphalt, with high summer temperatures flagged as a key stress test.
- New commercial deals are expected this week with AMES, TAG Heuer and Atlético de Madrid, and a proposed business paddock still requires FOM approval.