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The first corner of the circuit is a prime overtaking opportunity. Cars go from 320 km/h—reached on the 589-meter main straight—down to 100 km/h under heavy braking before immediately attacking Turn 2. From the starting line to Turn 1, there’s just over 200 meters.

A slow right-hander that leads into the ultra-fast Hortaleza bend. It is the lowest elevation point on the track (671 m).

HORTALEZA: Named after a nearby Madrid neighborhood, this fast right-hand sweeper launches drivers into the urban portion of the circuit—Ribera del Sena street—and onto the longest straight of the track (837 m), where speeds exceed 300 km/h.

This blisteringly fast right-hander is taken flat out, with drivers reaching the circuit’s top speed of 340 km/h as they rocket along Ribera del Sena.

Another major overtaking zone. Drivers decelerate from 340 km/h to just 80 km/h after the long stretch from Turn 3, effectively a straight through the urban layout.

Subida de las Cárcavas. A left-hander running along public roads, marks the beginning of the ‘Subida de las Cárcavas’ —an 8% uphill section that leads drivers into the neighborhood that shares its name. The climb gains 10 meters in elevation and culminates at Turn 7, a blind corner and the highest point of the circuit at 697 meters. From there, the track plunges into a 5% downhill gradient, making this segment one of the most technically challenging parts of the lap.

Subida de las Cárcavas. A left-hander running along public roads, marks the beginning of the ‘Subida de las Cárcavas’ —an 8% uphill section that leads drivers into the neighborhood that shares its name. The climb gains 10 meters in elevation and culminates at Turn 7, a blind corner and the highest point of the circuit at 697 meters. From there, the track plunges into a 5% downhill gradient, making this segment one of the most technically challenging parts of the lap.

EL BÚNKER: This corner, known as ‘El Búnker’ for its proximity to the Spanish Civil War fortifications of La Mata Espesa, ushers drivers into the fast and technical Valdebebas section. It features a 5% downhill gradient, immediately following an 8% uphill climb.

A high-speed right-hander that marks the entry into the Valdebebas section of circuit.

A high-speed right-hander that marks the entry into the Valdebebas section of circuit.

La Chicane. Two consecutive turns, the first a 57° right-hander and the second a 78° left-hander, designed to reduce the speed of the cars so they can take the banked corner flat out.

La Chicane. Two consecutive turns, the first a 57° right-hander and the second a 78° left-hander, designed to reduce the speed of the cars so they can take the banked corner flat out.

LA MONUMENTAL: Its very name is a statement of intent: 'LA MONUMENTAL', inspired by its semicircular shape reminiscent of a bullring and its complexity. It will be a true challenge for the drivers, stretching half a kilometer with a 24% banking. Around 45,000 spectators will watch as the cars race through it for about 6 seconds.

A clear overtaking spot, since to take this slow, almost 84° corner, drivers must decelerate from over 300 km/h—reached as they exit the banked section—to 140 km/h. Getting a good exit from this corner is crucial to approach the fast 'Las Enlazadas de Valdebebas' section without losing time.

LAS ENLAZADAS DE VALDEBEBAS: A very fast section of the circuit featuring a sequence of linked corners that run through the Valdebebas area, hence the name ‘LAS ENLAZADAS DE VALDEBEBAS’. Cars will take Turns 14, 15, and 16 flat out before braking hard into Turn 17 — a clear overtaking opportunity, as speeds drop from 280 to 100 km/h. All three corners are 12 meters wide.

LAS ENLAZADAS DE VALDEBEBAS: A very fast section of the circuit featuring a sequence of linked corners that run through the Valdebebas area, hence the name ‘LAS ENLAZADAS DE VALDEBEBAS’. Cars will take Turns 14, 15, and 16 flat out before braking hard into Turn 17 — a clear overtaking opportunity, as speeds drop from 280 to 100 km/h. All three corners are 12 meters wide.

The single-seaters will approach this corner after the extremely fast Las Enlazadas de Valdebebas section, and will have to slow down from 280 km/h to 100 km/h in heavy braking to negotiate this 84-degree corner.

NORTE: Named after the North Convention Center, this turn lies just outside the tunnel connecting Valdebebas with IFEMA. VIP guests from Secondary Hospitality will enjoy prime views here.

A fast left-hander where speeds reach 260 km/h leading the cars alongside the IFEMA exhibition halls 14 and 12.

The slowest section begins here. Turn 20 is a tight 117° right-hander where drivers brake from 260 km/h. Drivers must execute heavy braking to decelerate for corner entry, making this a prime overtaking opportunity.

The final two corners of the circuit, both right-handers flanked by walls, run alongside IFEMA’s Halls 14 and 12 before leading onto the main straight. Turn 21, which skirts Hall 14, is a slow 71-degree corner that requires precise car placement and careful throttle application to maximize the exit onto the final sequence.

EL PARQUE: The last turn of the lap. A slow 90° right-hander near Hall 12 that leads back onto the main straight. Named after its scenic backdrop: El parque Juan Carlos I.

At 589 meters, this is the second longest straight on the circuit. The braking zone for Turn 1, at the end of the main straight, will be a clear overtaking opportunity, as the cars decelerate from 320 km/h down to 100 km/h to take the corner. From the starting line to the first corner, there is a distance of just over 200 meters.